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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Omnia Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R7,029 Mil.
Omnia Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2025 (R6,736 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R6,192 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (R6,192 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R7,029 Mil).
Omnia Holdings's annual retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2024 (R6,746 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (R6,736 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 (R6,736 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R7,029 Mil).
Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) 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.
Omnia Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) has a Retained Earnings of R7,029 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Omnia Holdings and its competitors.
Is Omnia Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Omnia Holdings' current Retained Earnings is R7,029 Mil. Overall, Omnia Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Omnia Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to MMM and HON?
Omnia Holdings' Retained Earnings of R7,029 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates 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 Omnia Holdings and its competitors. Omnia Holdings's current Retained Earnings is R7,029 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Omnia Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R75.88, compared to a current price of R100.93 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is R7,029 Mil. Omnia Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN), the current Retained Earnings is R7,029 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 Omnia Holdings (JSE:OMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Omnia Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R100.93 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of R75.88.
GuruFocus considers Omnia Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:OMN:
Retained Earnings: R7,029 Mil
GF Value™: R75.88 vs. price of R100.93 (33% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:OMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Omnia Holdings Ltd is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products through its subsidiaries. The firm is divided into three segments based on the end customer. The mining segment sells explosives and mining accessories to the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. The agriculture segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells fertilizers and nutrients to the agricultural industry. The chemicals segment sells chemicals used to treat drinking water, as well as chemicals used to produce renewable energy materials and animal nutrition products. The vast majority of revenue comes from the agriculture segment, and the company's primary geographic market is South Africa.
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