Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC) Retained Earnings: €1.05 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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MAL:QNC Quinco Holdings PLC MAL:QNC
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What is Quinco Holdings Retained Earnings?

Quinco Holdings MAL:QNC +3.75% 22 Retained Earnings is €1.05 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MAL:QNC with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Quinco Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €1.05 Mil.

Quinco Holdings's quarterly retained earnings increased from . 20 (€0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€0.03 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (€0.03 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€1.05 Mil).

Quinco Holdings's annual retained earnings stayed the same from . 20 (€0.00 Mil) to . 20 (€0.00 Mil) but then increased from . 20 (€0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€0.03 Mil).

Quinco Holdings  (MAL:QNC) 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.

Quinco Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Quinco Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

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Quinco Holdings 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of €1.05 Mil mean?
Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC) has a Retained Earnings of €1.05 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Quinco Holdings and its competitors.
Is Quinco Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Quinco Holdings' current Retained Earnings is €1.05 Mil. Overall, Quinco Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quinco Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to SYY and USFD?
Quinco Holdings' Retained Earnings of €1.05 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Quinco Holdings and its competitors. Quinco Holdings's current Retained Earnings is €1.05 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quinco Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC) has a current Retained Earnings of €1.05 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is €1.05 Mil. Quinco Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Quinco Holdings (MAL:QNC), the current Retained Earnings is €1.05 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.

Quinco Holdings Business Description

Address Mdina Road Zone 2, The Brewery, Central Business District, Birkirkara, MLT, CBD 2010
Quinco Holdings PLC operates as a holding company that consolidates food franchise operations and import/distribution activities of brands in Malta. It operates popular quick-service restaurant franchises like Burger King, KFC, and Pizza Hut.
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