Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. House Foods Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,484 Mil.
House Foods Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($1,595 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,538 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($1,538 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,484 Mil).
House Foods Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($1,543 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($1,560 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2025 ($1,560 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,484 Mil).
House Foods Group (OTCPK:HOFJF) 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.
House Foods Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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.
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,484 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on House Foods Group and its competitors.
Is House Foods Group's Retained Earnings too high?
House Foods Group's current Retained Earnings is $1,484 Mil. Overall, House Foods Group has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does House Foods Group's Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
House Foods Group's Retained Earnings of $1,484 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 House Foods Group and its competitors. House Foods Group's current Retained Earnings is $1,484 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is House Foods Group stock overvalued right now?
House Foods Group (HOFJF) has a current Retained Earnings of $1,484 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.91, compared to a current price of $19.36 — trading 21.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,484 Mil. House Foods Group's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,484 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 House Foods Group (HOFJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, House Foods Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.36 is trading 21.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.91.
Key valuation signals for HOFJF:
Retained Earnings: $1,484 Mil
GF Value™: $15.91 vs. price of $19.36 (21.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
House Foods Group Inc is a Japan-based company which produces and sells processed foods including curry roux, and spices. It also diversifies into snacks, instant noodles, and retort pouch products. The company's segments include Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business, Health Food Business, International Food Business. The Spice / Seasoning / Processed Food Business contributes to the majority of the company's revenue.
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