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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,277 Mil.
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€2,792 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,944 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€2,944 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€3,277 Mil).
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€2,483 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€2,477 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (€2,477 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€2,944 Mil).
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries (FRA:MHZ) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries Retained Earnings Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries Retained Earnings Chart
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries (FRA:MHZ) has a Retained Earnings of €3,277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries and its competitors.
Is Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries' Retained Earnings too high?
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries' current Retained Earnings is €3,277 Mil. Overall, Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries' Retained Earnings compare to MPC and VLO?
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries' Retained Earnings of €3,277 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries and its competitors. Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries's current Retained Earnings is €3,277 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries (FRA:MHZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.47, compared to a current price of €49.74 — trading 121.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €3,277 Mil. Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries (FRA:MHZ), the current Retained Earnings is €3,277 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries (FRA:MHZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.74 is trading 121.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.47.
GuruFocus considers Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MHZ:
Retained Earnings: €3,277 Mil
GF Value™: €22.47 vs. price of €49.74 (121.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MHZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries Business Description
Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries SA plays a role in the sectors of crude oil refining and marketing of petroleum products in Greece as well as the eastern Mediterranean region, supplying its customers with a wide range of quality products. The refinery, with its ancillary plants and fuel distribution facilities, forms the privately owned industrial complex in Greece. It serves petroleum marketing companies in Greece and internationally. The Group is active in four main operating business segments: Refining Activity, Fuels Marketing Activity, Power and Gas, and Other. It derives maximum revenue from Refining Activity. The firm derives the majority of its revenue from Foreign Sales.
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