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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₨7,806 Mil.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (₨7,884 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₨7,435 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (₨7,435 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₨7,806 Mil).
Engro Polymer & Chemicals's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (₨12,628 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₨11,357 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (₨11,357 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₨7,435 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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals 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.
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.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) has a Retained Earnings of ₨7,806 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Retained Earnings too high?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' current Retained Earnings is ₨7,806 Mil. Overall, Engro Polymer & Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Retained Earnings compare to LIN and SHW?
Engro Polymer & Chemicals' Retained Earnings of ₨7,806 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals and its competitors. Engro Polymer & Chemicals's current Retained Earnings is ₨7,806 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨46.21, compared to a current price of ₨32.68 — trading 29.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ₨7,806 Mil. Engro Polymer & Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 10 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL), the current Retained Earnings is ₨7,806 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 Engro Polymer & Chemicals (KAR:EPCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Engro Polymer & Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₨32.68 is trading 29.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₨46.21.
GuruFocus considers Engro Polymer & Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:EPCL:
Retained Earnings: ₨7,806 Mil
GF Value™: ₨46.21 vs. price of ₨32.68 (29.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:EPCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd is mainly engaged in the production and distribution of chlor-vinyl products, including Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, and other industrial chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite. The Company operates through multiple segments, with the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) segment generating the highest revenue by supplying products to industries such as pipes, footwear, and packaging across Pakistan and exporting mainly to Asia. Its Caustic Soda and Allied Chemicals segment serves textile and soap industries, while the Hydrogen Peroxide segment mainly caters to the textile sector, and the Power Supplies segment supplies surplus power generated from its power plants.
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