Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Henkel AG KGaA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $27,895 Mil.
Henkel AG KGaA's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($23,685 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($26,284 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($26,284 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($27,895 Mil).
Henkel AG KGaA's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($23,297 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($23,685 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($23,685 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($27,895 Mil).
Henkel AG KGaA (OTCPK:HENOF) 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.
Henkel AG KGaA Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Henkel AG KGaA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $27,895 Mil mean?
Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) has a Retained Earnings of $27,895 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors.
Is Henkel AG KGaA's Retained Earnings too high?
Henkel AG KGaA's current Retained Earnings is $27,895 Mil. Overall, Henkel AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henkel AG KGaA's Retained Earnings compare to PG and CL?
Henkel AG KGaA's Retained Earnings of $27,895 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Henkel AG KGaA and its competitors. Henkel AG KGaA's current Retained Earnings is $27,895 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henkel AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.22, compared to a current price of $86.00 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $27,895 Mil. Henkel AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF), the current Retained Earnings is $27,895 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Henkel AG KGaA (HENOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henkel AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $86.00 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.22.
GuruFocus considers Henkel AG KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HENOF:
Retained Earnings: $27,895 Mil
GF Value™: $83.22 vs. price of $86.00 (3.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HENOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Two distinct customer groups constitute Henkel. The consumer segment (around 47% of consolidated 2025 sales) is laundry and homecare, including the Persil and Purex laundry detergent brands; haircare, including the Schwarzkopf brand; and other brands, including Dial in hand soap. The adhesive technologies segment makes up the remaining 53% of sales. Sales in Europe accounted for 38% of the firm's consolidated total in 2025, while Asia-Pacific and North America accounted for 17% and 26%, respectively.
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