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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was KWD558.3 Mil.
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 (KWD608.8 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (KWD555.6 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 (KWD555.6 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (KWD558.3 Mil).
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (KWD610.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KWD584.7 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (KWD584.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KWD608.8 Mil).
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) 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.
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Retained Earnings Chart
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC 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 KWD558.3 Mil mean?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) has a Retained Earnings of KWD558.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors.
Is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Retained Earnings too high?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Retained Earnings is KWD558.3 Mil. Overall, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Retained Earnings compare to VZ and TMUS?
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's Retained Earnings of KWD558.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's current Retained Earnings is KWD558.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD1.45, compared to a current price of KWD1.72 — trading 18.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is KWD558.3 Mil. National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO), the current Retained Earnings is KWD558.3 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 National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:OOREDOO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD1.72 is trading 18.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD1.45.
GuruFocus considers National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:OOREDOO:
Retained Earnings: KWD558.3 Mil
GF Value™: KWD1.45 vs. price of KWD1.72 (18.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:OOREDOO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Mobile Telecommunications Co KSC is a communications company. It offers mobile, fixed, broadband internet, mobile telephone services, and corporate managed services. Its other business activity consists of purchase, supply, installation, management, and maintenance of wireless sets and equipment, mobile telephone services, pager system, and other telecommunication services. The company is organized geographically across the following principal operating segments: Kuwait, Tunisia, Algeria, Maldives, and Others. The reportable operating segments derive their revenue from telecommunications services.
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