IDBHF (Industrias BachocoB de CV) Retained Earnings: $2,358 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is Industrias BachocoB de CV Retained Earnings?

Industrias BachocoB de CV IDBHF Retained Earnings is $2,358 Mil as of Mar. 2025.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Industrias BachocoB de CV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $2,358 Mil.

Industrias BachocoB de CV's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2024 ($2,202 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,533 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($1,533 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($2,358 Mil).

Industrias BachocoB de CV's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,510 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($3,111 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($3,111 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,533 Mil).


Industrias BachocoB de CV  (OTCPK:IDBHF) 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.


Industrias BachocoB de CV Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Industrias BachocoB de CV Retained Earnings Chart

Industrias BachocoB de CV Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,991.14 2,137.04 2,509.98 3,111.32 1,533.46

Industrias BachocoB de CV Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,215.28 2,232.05 2,201.74 1,533.46 2,357.89

Industrias BachocoB de CV 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $2,358 Mil mean?
Industrias BachocoB de CV (IDBHF) has a Retained Earnings of $2,358 Mil as of Mar. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Industrias BachocoB de CV and its competitors.
Is Industrias BachocoB de CV's Retained Earnings too high?
Industrias BachocoB de CV's current Retained Earnings is $2,358 Mil.
How does Industrias BachocoB de CV's Retained Earnings compare to PFAI and AGRZ?
Industrias BachocoB de CV's Retained Earnings of $2,358 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 Industrias BachocoB de CV and its competitors. Industrias BachocoB de CV's current Retained Earnings is $2,358 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrias BachocoB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Industrias BachocoB de CV (IDBHF) has a current Retained Earnings of $2,358 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $2,358 Mil. 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 Industrias BachocoB de CV (IDBHF), the current Retained Earnings is $2,358 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Industrias BachocoB de CV Business Description

Address Avenida Tecnologico 401, Ciudad Industrial, Celaya, GTO, MEX, 38010
Industrias Bachoco SAB de CV produces, processes, markets, and sells poultry (chicken and eggs) in both Mexico and the United States. Additionally, it sells feed, swine, beef, turkey, and other products on a smaller scale. The company's poultry business begins with purchasing infant birds and raising the birds to maturity. Industrias Bachoco operates its own feed mills to produce balanced feed for internal use, and to sell to third parties. Several production facilities and distribution centers are located throughout Mexico and the United States to minimize transportation costs, and the company sells through wholesalers, supermarkets, retail, and other niche marketing channels. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Poultry segment.