Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. JBT Marel's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,505 Mil.
JBT Marel's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($1,417 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,465 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,465 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,505 Mil).
JBT Marel's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,464 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,536 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($1,536 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,465 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.
JBT Marel Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBT Marel's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
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.
JBT Marel (JBTM) has a Retained Earnings of $1,505 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on JBT Marel and its competitors.
Is JBT Marel's Retained Earnings too high?
JBT Marel's current Retained Earnings is $1,505 Mil. Overall, JBT Marel has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBT Marel's Retained Earnings compare to GTES and MIDD?
JBT Marel's Retained Earnings of $1,505 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial 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 JBT Marel and its competitors. JBT Marel's current Retained Earnings is $1,505 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JBT Marel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel (JBTM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $155.53, compared to a current price of $145.83 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,505 Mil. JBT Marel's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 JBT Marel (JBTM), the current Retained Earnings is $1,505 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 JBT Marel (JBTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBT Marel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $145.83 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $155.53.
GuruFocus considers JBT Marel to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JBTM:
Retained Earnings: $1,505 Mil
GF Value™: $155.53 vs. price of $145.83 (6.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBT Marel Corp operates through two reportable segments: Protein Solutions and Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions. The Protein Solutions segment includes businesses that provide solutions for the initial stage processing and harvesting of animal proteins, mainly focusing on poultry, pork, fish, and beef. The Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment includes businesses that offer solutions predominantly for downstream value-added preparation, preservation, and packaging of foods and beverages into ready-to-eat or drink products. This segment will also include capabilities for pet food, dairy, bakery, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and warehouse automation end markets. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Prepared Food and Beverage Solutions segment.
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