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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₺-292 Mil.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (₺-740 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₺-184 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (₺-184 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₺-292 Mil).
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (₺-740 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₺-184 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (₺-184 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₺-292 Mil).
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Retained Earnings Chart
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) has a Retained Earnings of ₺-292 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Retained Earnings too high?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Retained Earnings is ₺-292 Mil. Overall, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Retained Earnings of ₺-292 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Forest Products 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Retained Earnings is ₺-292 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺5.69, compared to a current price of ₺8.05 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ₺-292 Mil. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA), the current Retained Earnings is ₺-292 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺8.05 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺5.69.
GuruFocus considers Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ALKA:
Retained Earnings: ₺-292 Mil
GF Value™: ₺5.69 vs. price of ₺8.05 (41.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ALKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper products. The company's main products are wood-free offset papers, coated papers, office papers and special papers. Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS sells most of its products in the turkey market. It exports to over 25 countries, especially in Europe. In addition, the Balkan countries, Russia and Africa are part of the company's customer portfolio. Its wood-free offset, coated and office papers are produced in Alkim Paper Production Plants. The firm operates a cogeneration plant that meets its energy requirements.
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