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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lotus Bakeries NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,083 Mil.
Lotus Bakeries NV's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($849 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($957 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($957 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,083 Mil).
Lotus Bakeries NV's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($768 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($849 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($849 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,083 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.
Lotus Bakeries NV Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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.
Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) has a Retained Earnings of $1,083 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Lotus Bakeries NV's current Retained Earnings is $1,083 Mil. Overall, Lotus Bakeries NV has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Bakeries NV's Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
Lotus Bakeries NV's Retained Earnings of $1,083 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 Lotus Bakeries NV and its competitors. Lotus Bakeries NV's current Retained Earnings is $1,083 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Bakeries NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $123.88, compared to a current price of $127.39 — trading 2.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,083 Mil. Lotus Bakeries NV's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY), the current Retained Earnings is $1,083 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 Lotus Bakeries NV (LOTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lotus Bakeries NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $127.39 is trading 2.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $123.88.
GuruFocus considers Lotus Bakeries NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LOTBY:
Retained Earnings: $1,083 Mil
GF Value™: $123.88 vs. price of $127.39 (2.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LOTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lotus Bakeries NV is active in the indulgent and better-for-you snacking segment and is engaged in the manufacture and sale of biscuits, waffles, cakes, and other snack products. The Group offers multiple products, including caramelized biscuits, waffles and galettes, cake specialties, gingerbread, and other biscuits, and distributes its products through retail, catering, and food service channels. Its brands include Biscoff, Nakd, TREK, BEAR, Kiddylicious, Lotus Dinosaurus, Peijnenburg, Snelle Jelle, Annas, and Peter's Yard. Its activities are organised under three strategic pillars, namely Lotus Biscoff, Lotus Natural Foods, and Lotus Local Heroes. The company operates in Continental Europe, which generates maximum revenue, as well as in the UK, the Americas, and the rest of the world.
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