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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Spar Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R2,497 Mil.
Spar Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2025 (R2,826 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R2,340 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (R2,340 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (R2,497 Mil).
Spar Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2023 (R6,771 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (R7,129 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2024 (R7,129 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (R2,340 Mil).
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) 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.
Spar Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Spar Group'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.
Spar Group (JSE:SPP) has a Retained Earnings of R2,497 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Spar Group and its competitors.
Is Spar Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Spar Group's current Retained Earnings is R2,497 Mil. Overall, Spar Group has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spar Group's Retained Earnings compare to SYY and USFD?
Spar Group's Retained Earnings of R2,497 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Spar Group and its competitors. Spar Group's current Retained Earnings is R2,497 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group (JSE:SPP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R108.01, compared to a current price of R46.76 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is R2,497 Mil. Spar Group's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP), the current Retained Earnings is R2,497 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 Spar Group (JSE:SPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R46.76 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R108.01.
GuruFocus considers Spar Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SPP:
Retained Earnings: R2,497 Mil
GF Value™: R108.01 vs. price of R46.76 (56.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spar Group Ltd operates as a wholesaler and distributor of goods and services to SPAR grocery stores and multiple other branded group retail outlets across multiple regions. It supplies fresh produce and merchandise to a network of independent retailers who operate under its brands like TOPS at SPAR, Build it, SPAR Health, and Encore. The company's revenue mainly comprise the revenue from the sale of merchandise, marketing and promotional activities as well as franchise fees. Geographically, it has a presence in Southern Africa, Ireland and South West England, Switzerland, Poland and Sri Lanka, with the majority of revenue generated from South Africa.
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