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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kier Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $217 Mil.
Kier Group's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($177 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($215 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($215 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($217 Mil).
Kier Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2023 ($-681 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($206 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2024 ($206 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($215 Mil).
Kier Group (OTCPK:KIERF) 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.
Kier Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kier Group'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.
Kier Group (KIERF) has a Retained Earnings of $217 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kier Group and its competitors.
Is Kier Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Kier Group's current Retained Earnings is $217 Mil. Overall, Kier Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kier Group's Retained Earnings compare to PWR and FIX?
Kier Group's Retained Earnings of $217 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Construction 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 Kier Group and its competitors. Kier Group's current Retained Earnings is $217 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kier Group stock overvalued right now?
Kier Group (KIERF) has a current Retained Earnings of $217 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.53, compared to a current price of $2.75 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $217 Mil. Kier Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Kier Group (KIERF), the current Retained Earnings is $217 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 Kier Group (KIERF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kier Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.75 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.53.
Key valuation signals for KIERF:
Retained Earnings: $217 Mil
GF Value™: $1.53 vs. price of $2.75 (79.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KIERF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kier Group PLC is a construction, services and property company that builds and maintains projects for various sectors. Its design and engineering capabilities meet the specifications for public and private customers. The construction segment works in both the public and private sectors through local bases and offers national coverage for its clients. The infrastructure services segment is focused on four main markets: highways, utilities, infrastructure, and rail. The property segment, which invests and develops schemes and sites across the United Kingdom and the last segment is corporate segment. Kier plans to divest from this segment to free up capital for the other segments. The U.K. accounts majority of its revenue, with the rest split among the Americas, Middle East, and Far East.
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