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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-112,396 Mil.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (MXN-111,341 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-110,741 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (MXN-110,741 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN-112,396 Mil).
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN-89,803 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-121,746 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN-121,746 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-110,741 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.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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 MXN-112,396 Mil mean?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) has a Retained Earnings of MXN-112,396 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings and its competitors.
Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' current Retained Earnings is MXN-112,396 Mil. Overall, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to RZLT and EIKN?
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' Retained Earnings of MXN-112,396 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings and its competitors. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings's current Retained Earnings is MXN-112,396 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN149.41, compared to a current price of MXN170.00 — trading 13.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN-112,396 Mil. Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA), the current Retained Earnings is MXN-112,396 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 Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (MEX:DNA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN170.00 is trading 13.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN149.41.
GuruFocus considers Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:DNA:
Retained Earnings: MXN-112,396 Mil
GF Value™: MXN149.41 vs. price of MXN170.00 (13.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:DNA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc is the platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to pharmaceuticals to industrial and specialty chemicals. The Company reorganized its operations into two operating and reportable segments: Cell Engineering engaged in providing biological R&D services for customers across a range of industries and Biosecurity that provides services to government and commercial customers to identify, monitor, prevent, mitigate, and ultimately protect humanity from biological threats. The maximum of revenue is from Cell Engineering Segment.
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