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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cintas's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was MXN219,456 Mil.
Cintas's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Aug. 2025 (MXN228,349 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (MXN227,571 Mil) and
declined
from Nov. 2025 (MXN227,571 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (MXN219,456 Mil).
Cintas's annual retained earnings
increased
from May. 2023 (MXN170,341 Mil) to May. 2024 (MXN180,442 Mil) and
increased
from May. 2024 (MXN180,442 Mil) to May. 2025 (MXN229,245 Mil).
Cintas (MEX:CTAS) 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.
Cintas Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cintas'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN219,456 Mil mean?
Cintas (MEX:CTAS) has a Retained Earnings of MXN219,456 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cintas and its competitors.
Is Cintas' Retained Earnings too high?
Cintas' current Retained Earnings is MXN219,456 Mil. Overall, Cintas has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cintas' Retained Earnings compare to CPRT and ULS?
Cintas' Retained Earnings of MXN219,456 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 Cintas and its competitors. Cintas's current Retained Earnings is MXN219,456 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cintas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas (MEX:CTAS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,259.07, compared to a current price of MXN3,162.25 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN219,456 Mil. Cintas' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Cintas (MEX:CTAS), the current Retained Earnings is MXN219,456 Mil as of Feb. 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 Cintas (MEX:CTAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cintas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,162.25 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,259.07.
GuruFocus considers Cintas to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CTAS:
Retained Earnings: MXN219,456 Mil
GF Value™: MXN3,259.07 vs. price of MXN3,162.25 (3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CTAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cintas has roots dating back to 1929, when the Farmer family cleaned and resold dirty rags to manufacturing plants in Ohio. The firm has expanded its business organically and through acquisitions, and today Cintas acts as a one-stop outsourcing partner for businesses. Cintas will design, manufacture, collect, and clean every employee uniform for a small weekly sum, taking on the upfront capital expense itself. At the same stop, Cintas can also replace soiled or depleted mats, mops, trash liners, towels, first aid supplies, fire extinguishers, and cleaning products. Businesses value an outsourcing partner like Cintas as it simplifies operations and leaves noncore tasks with high regulatory standards in the hands of professionals.
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