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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Rieter Holding AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF926.2 Mil.
Rieter Holding AG's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 (CHF547.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF989.5 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (CHF989.5 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (CHF926.2 Mil).
Rieter Holding AG's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF581.9 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF586.6 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CHF586.6 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF989.5 Mil).
Rieter Holding AG (LTS:0QKA) 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.
Rieter Holding AG Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of CHF926.2 Mil mean?
Rieter Holding AG (LTS:0QKA) has a Retained Earnings of CHF926.2 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Rieter Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Rieter Holding AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Rieter Holding AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF926.2 Mil. Overall, Rieter Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rieter Holding AG's Retained Earnings compare to GEV and ETN?
Rieter Holding AG's Retained Earnings of CHF926.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Rieter Holding AG and its competitors. Rieter Holding AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF926.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rieter Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rieter Holding AG (LTS:0QKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.73, compared to a current price of CHF2.86 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is CHF926.2 Mil. Rieter Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Rieter Holding AG (LTS:0QKA), the current Retained Earnings is CHF926.2 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 Rieter Holding AG (LTS:0QKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rieter Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF2.86 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.73.
GuruFocus considers Rieter Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QKA:
Retained Earnings: CHF926.2 Mil
GF Value™: CHF1.73 vs. price of CHF2.86 (65.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rieter Holding AG is an industrial machinery manufacturer based in Switzerland. The company operates as a supplier of filament spinning systems for manufacturing manmade fibers, texturing machines, bulked continuous filament systems and staple fiber systems and nonwoven solutions. it offers automation and digitization solutions and provides high-precision gear metering pumps for the textile, automotive, chemical, and paint industries. The company's operating segment includes Machines & Systems, Components, and After Sales. The company generates maximum revenue from the Machines & Systems segment, develops, produces and distributes machinery and systems used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns.
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