Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kewpie's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $1,592 Mil.
Kewpie's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Aug. 2025 ($1,638 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($1,585 Mil) but then
increased
from Nov. 2025 ($1,585 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($1,592 Mil).
Kewpie's annual retained earnings
increased
from Nov. 2023 ($1,401 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($1,459 Mil) and
increased
from Nov. 2024 ($1,459 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($1,585 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.
Kewpie Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewpie'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.
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,592 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kewpie and its competitors.
Is Kewpie's Retained Earnings too high?
Kewpie's current Retained Earnings is $1,592 Mil. Overall, Kewpie has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewpie's Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
Kewpie's Retained Earnings of $1,592 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kewpie and its competitors. Kewpie's current Retained Earnings is $1,592 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewpie stock overvalued right now?
Kewpie (KWPCF) has a current Retained Earnings of $1,592 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.79, compared to a current price of $27.53 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,592 Mil. Kewpie's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 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 Kewpie (KWPCF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,592 Mil as of Feb. 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 Kewpie (KWPCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewpie stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.53 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.79.
Key valuation signals for KWPCF:
Retained Earnings: $1,592 Mil
GF Value™: $21.79 vs. price of $27.53 (26.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KWPCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewpie Corp is a Japanese packaged-food company. The company operates through six segments. The Common segment handles shared operations such as food manufacturing machinery and general food products. The Fine Chemicals segment produces ingredients like hyaluronic acid and egg yolk lecithin for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food applications. The For Business Use and For Commercial Use segments manufacture and sell mayonnaise, dressings, pasta sauces, egg products, and salads for household and institutional markets. The Fruit Solutions segment offers jams and processed fruit products for home and industrial use, while the Overseas segment manufactures and sells food products such as mayonnaise and dressings in markets across Asia, North America, and other regions.
81GF Score
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