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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Koninklijke KPN NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-97,035 Mil.
Koninklijke KPN NV's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN-101,667 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN0 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (MXN0 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN-97,035 Mil).
Koninklijke KPN NV's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN-95,330 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-109,301 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN-109,301 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-101,667 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.
Koninklijke KPN NV 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 MXN-97,035 Mil mean?
Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) has a Retained Earnings of MXN-97,035 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Koninklijke KPN NV's current Retained Earnings is MXN-97,035 Mil. Overall, Koninklijke KPN NV has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke KPN NV's Retained Earnings compare to VZ and TMUS?
Koninklijke KPN NV's Retained Earnings of MXN-97,035 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Telecommunication 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 Koninklijke KPN NV and its competitors. Koninklijke KPN NV's current Retained Earnings is MXN-97,035 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke KPN NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN30.05, compared to a current price of MXN87.51 — trading 191.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN-97,035 Mil. Koninklijke KPN NV's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN), the current Retained Earnings is MXN-97,035 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 Koninklijke KPN NV (MEX:KPNN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke KPN NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN87.51 is trading 191.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN30.05.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke KPN NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:KPNN:
Retained Earnings: MXN-97,035 Mil
GF Value™: MXN30.05 vs. price of MXN87.51 (191.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:KPNN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPN is the incumbent telecommunications operator in the Netherlands. It has 40% share of the broadband market and 20% of the postpaid mobile market, with VodafoneZiggo (mobile and fixed) and Odido (mobile) as main competitors. KPN is rolling out fiber to the home in the Netherlands and expects to have most of the country covered by 2026. KPN's management has a cost-conscious mentality, something that has allowed it to grow dividends at midsingle digits over many years.
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