Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Huhtamaki Oyj's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,992 Mil.
Huhtamaki Oyj's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($1,946 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,960 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,960 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,992 Mil).
Huhtamaki Oyj's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,676 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,724 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,724 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,960 Mil).
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.
Huhtamaki Oyj Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Huhtamaki Oyj'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.
Huhtamaki Oyj (HOYFF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,992 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Huhtamaki Oyj and its competitors.
Is Huhtamaki Oyj's Retained Earnings too high?
Huhtamaki Oyj's current Retained Earnings is $1,992 Mil. Overall, Huhtamaki Oyj has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huhtamaki Oyj's Retained Earnings compare to SW and PKG?
Huhtamaki Oyj's Retained Earnings of $1,992 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Huhtamaki Oyj and its competitors. Huhtamaki Oyj's current Retained Earnings is $1,992 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huhtamaki Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huhtamaki Oyj (HOYFF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.84, compared to a current price of $29.99 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,992 Mil. Huhtamaki Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Huhtamaki Oyj (HOYFF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,992 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 Huhtamaki Oyj (HOYFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huhtamaki Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.99 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.84.
GuruFocus considers Huhtamaki Oyj to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HOYFF:
Retained Earnings: $1,992 Mil
GF Value™: $34.84 vs. price of $29.99 (13.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HOYFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huhtamäki Oyj is a packaging solutions provider operating globally. It offers paperboard-based foodservice packaging, smooth and rough molded fiber packaging, as well as flexible packaging through brands like Chinet and blueloop. The group's main customers are food and beverage companies, quick service and fast casual restaurants, foodservice operators, fresh produce packers, and retailers. Its reporting segments are: North America, Foodservice Packaging, Flexible Packaging, and Fiber Packaging. Maximum revenue is generated from the North America segment, which serves local markets in North America with Chinet disposable tableware products, foodservice packaging products, ice cream containers, and other similar products. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States.
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