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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD2.92 Mil.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (KWD2.07 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KWD2.23 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (KWD2.23 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (KWD2.92 Mil).
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (KWD-3.33 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KWD0.02 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (KWD0.02 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KWD2.07 Mil).
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) 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.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co 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.
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Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co Retained Earnings Calculation
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.
What does a Retained Earnings of KWD2.92 Mil mean?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) has a Retained Earnings of KWD2.92 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Retained Earnings is KWD2.92 Mil. Overall, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Retained Earnings compare to BLK and BX?
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's Retained Earnings of KWD2.92 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co and its competitors. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's current Retained Earnings is KWD2.92 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.15 — trading 71.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is KWD2.92 Mil. Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC), the current Retained Earnings is KWD2.92 Mil as of Jun. 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 Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co (KUW:KMEFIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.15 is trading 71.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KMEFIC:
Retained Earnings: KWD2.92 Mil
GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.15 (71.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KMEFIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait And Middle East Financial Investment Co is a Kuwait-based asset management company. The business activity of the group functions through Asset Management; Brokerage and Online Trading; Credit Operations; Investment, Real Estate and Treasury; and Rental and leasing activities. The Asset Management segment is engaged in providing third-party fund and portfolio management services on a fiduciary basis. Besides, the firm is also engaged in other activities such as providing margin loans, money market placements, real estate activities, and proprietary trading in equity stocks and funds. Geographically, the business presence of the firm is seen in both Kuwait and the international market.
33GF Score
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