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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Dolby Laboratories's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN45,349 Mil.
Dolby Laboratories's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN46,893 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN47,429 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (MXN47,429 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN45,349 Mil).
Dolby Laboratories's annual retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2023 (MXN41,666 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (MXN49,152 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2024 (MXN49,152 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (MXN48,337 Mil).
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.
Dolby Laboratories Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dolby Laboratories'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 MXN45,349 Mil mean?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a Retained Earnings of MXN45,349 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Dolby Laboratories and its competitors.
Is Dolby Laboratories' Retained Earnings too high?
Dolby Laboratories' current Retained Earnings is MXN45,349 Mil. Overall, Dolby Laboratories has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dolby Laboratories' Retained Earnings compare to AZZ and UNF?
Dolby Laboratories' Retained Earnings of MXN45,349 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 Dolby Laboratories and its competitors. Dolby Laboratories's current Retained Earnings is MXN45,349 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dolby Laboratories stock overvalued right now?
Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) has a current Retained Earnings of MXN45,349 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,548.00, compared to a current price of MXN933.45 — trading 39.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN45,349 Mil. Dolby Laboratories' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB), the current Retained Earnings is MXN45,349 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 Dolby Laboratories (MEX:DLB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dolby Laboratories stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN933.45 is trading 39.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,548.00.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DLB:
Retained Earnings: MXN45,349 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,548.00 vs. price of MXN933.45 (39.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DLB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dolby Laboratories Inc. develops technologies that enhance audio and video capture, transmission, and playback, enabling high-quality experiences across movies, TV, music, sports, and more. The company designs and manufactures audio, imaging, accessibility, and related hardware and software mainly for cinema, including digital cinema servers and media encryption and packaging tools. It generates the majority of its revenue by licensing its technology, brand, and patents to device manufacturers and by selling cinema hardware and services. It operates as a single reportable segment, with revenue derived mainly from licensing and, to a lesser extent, from premium cinema technologies, across the United States and international markets.
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