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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Polyus PJSC's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was ₽904,746 Mil.
Polyus PJSC's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 (₽596,691 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (₽844,588 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 (₽844,588 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₽904,746 Mil).
Polyus PJSC's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (₽441,355 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₽596,691 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (₽596,691 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₽904,746 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.
Polyus PJSC Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polyus PJSC'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 ₽904,746 Mil mean?
Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) has a Retained Earnings of ₽904,746 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Polyus PJSC and its competitors.
Is Polyus PJSC's Retained Earnings too high?
Polyus PJSC's current Retained Earnings is ₽904,746 Mil. Overall, Polyus PJSC has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polyus PJSC's Retained Earnings compare to NEM and AU?
Polyus PJSC's Retained Earnings of ₽904,746 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Polyus PJSC and its competitors. Polyus PJSC's current Retained Earnings is ₽904,746 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polyus PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽23,840.19, compared to a current price of ₽1,183.80 — trading 95% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ₽904,746 Mil. Polyus PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 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 Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL), the current Retained Earnings is ₽904,746 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 Polyus PJSC (MIC:PLZL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polyus PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₽1,183.80 is trading 95% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₽23,840.19.
GuruFocus considers Polyus PJSC to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIC:PLZL:
Retained Earnings: ₽904,746 Mil
GF Value™: ₽23,840.19 vs. price of ₽1,183.80 (95% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIC:PLZL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polyus PJSC and its subsidiaries are engaged in the extraction, refining, and sale of gold. The mining and processing facilities of the company are in the Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Magadan regions, and the Sakha Republic of the Russian Federation. The operating business segments are the Olimpiada business unit, the Blagodatnoye business unit, the Natalka business unit, the Verninskoye business unit, the Kuranakh business unit, the Exploration business unit, the Sukhoi Log business unit, and others.
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