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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Church & Dwight Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN124,633 Mil.
Church & Dwight Co's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (MXN122,833 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN121,866 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN121,866 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN124,633 Mil).
Church & Dwight Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (MXN102,054 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN131,802 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (MXN131,802 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN121,866 Mil).
Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) 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.
Church & Dwight Co 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 MXN124,633 Mil mean?
Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) has a Retained Earnings of MXN124,633 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Church & Dwight Co and its competitors.
Is Church & Dwight Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Church & Dwight Co's current Retained Earnings is MXN124,633 Mil. Overall, Church & Dwight Co has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Church & Dwight Co's Retained Earnings compare to EL and CLX?
Church & Dwight Co's Retained Earnings of MXN124,633 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 Church & Dwight Co and its competitors. Church & Dwight Co's current Retained Earnings is MXN124,633 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Church & Dwight Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,933.99, compared to a current price of MXN1,730.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN124,633 Mil. Church & Dwight Co's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD), the current Retained Earnings is MXN124,633 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 Church & Dwight Co (MEX:CHD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Church & Dwight Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,730.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,933.99.
GuruFocus considers Church & Dwight Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CHD:
Retained Earnings: MXN124,633 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,933.99 vs. price of MXN1,730.00 (10.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CHD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Church & Dwight is the leading global producer of baking soda. Its portfolio extends beyond its legacy category to include laundry products, cat litter, oral care, deodorant, and nasal care, all sold under the Arm & Hammer brand. Its brands also include Batiste, OxiClean, Vitafusion, Hero, and TheraBreath, which, together with Arm & Hammer, account for around 70% of its annual sales and profits. Most recently, the firm added Touchland and its hand sanitizer business to its fold. Even as it works to expand its product reach, Church & Dwight still derives around 80% of its sales from its home market in the US.
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