Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Samsung SDI Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $8,089 Mil.
Samsung SDI Co's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($8,891 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,250 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($8,250 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($8,089 Mil).
Samsung SDI Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($9,457 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($8,875 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($8,875 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($8,250 Mil).
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) 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.
Samsung SDI Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsung SDI Co'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.
Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) has a Retained Earnings of $8,089 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Samsung SDI Co and its competitors.
Is Samsung SDI Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Samsung SDI Co's current Retained Earnings is $8,089 Mil. Overall, Samsung SDI Co has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung SDI Co's Retained Earnings compare to VRT and BE?
Samsung SDI Co's Retained Earnings of $8,089 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 Samsung SDI Co and its competitors. Samsung SDI Co's current Retained Earnings is $8,089 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung SDI Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.39, compared to a current price of $78.20 — trading 80.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $8,089 Mil. Samsung SDI Co's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI), the current Retained Earnings is $8,089 Mil as of Mar. 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 Samsung SDI Co (LUX:SMSDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung SDI Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $78.20 is trading 80.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.39.
GuruFocus considers Samsung SDI Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUX:SMSDI:
Retained Earnings: $8,089 Mil
GF Value™: $43.39 vs. price of $78.20 (80.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:SMSDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung SDI is one of the top suppliers of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, providing cylindrical batteries for consumer electronics products such as laptops, polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones and tablets, and has been focusing its resources to establish its footprint on automotive rechargeable batteries. The company is the second-largest supplier of batteries for consumer electronics products, and the eighth player in automotive batteries. The company also offers electronic materials for semiconductors and flat-panel displays, making it an important internal supplier for Samsung Electronics.
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