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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Reckitt Benckiser Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN564,010 Mil.
Reckitt Benckiser Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (MXN579,794 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (MXN566,613 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 (MXN566,613 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN564,010 Mil).
Reckitt Benckiser Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (MXN502,975 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN579,794 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (MXN579,794 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN564,010 Mil).
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) 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.
Reckitt Benckiser Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Reckitt Benckiser Group Retained Earnings Calculation
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 MXN564,010 Mil mean?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) has a Retained Earnings of MXN564,010 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Retained Earnings is MXN564,010 Mil. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Retained Earnings compare to PG and CL?
Reckitt Benckiser Group's Retained Earnings of MXN564,010 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Retained Earnings is MXN564,010 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reckitt Benckiser Group stock overvalued right now?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) has a current Retained Earnings of MXN564,010 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,116.85, compared to a current price of MXN1,056.60 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN564,010 Mil. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N), the current Retained Earnings is MXN564,010 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Reckitt Benckiser Group (MEX:RB N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,056.60 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,116.85.
Key valuation signals for MEX:RB N:
Retained Earnings: MXN564,010 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,116.85 vs. price of MXN1,056.60 (5.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:RB N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Reckitt Benckiser was formed in 1999 through the merger of the British firm Reckitt & Colman and Dutch-based Benckiser. Recently rebranded under the corporate name Reckitt, it sells a portfolio that includes a variety of household and consumer health brands, such as Lysol, Finish, Durex, and Mucinex, many of which hold a number-one or number-two position in their categories globally. Reckitt has repositioned its portfolio and has entered the infant formula market through the acquisition of Mead Johnson in 2017, expanded its consumer health presence by acquiring Schiff Nutrition, K-Y, and Biofreeze, and has exited the food industry. The firm operates in 60 countries and sells products in more than 200, generating over 40% of core sales from emerging markets.
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