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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Crown Paints Kenya's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES2,926 Mil.
Crown Paints Kenya's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (KES2,393 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (KES Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (KES Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES2,926 Mil).
Crown Paints Kenya's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (KES1,835 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES2,393 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (KES2,393 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES2,926 Mil).
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) 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.
Crown Paints Kenya 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 KES2,926 Mil mean?
Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) has a Retained Earnings of KES2,926 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors.
Is Crown Paints Kenya's Retained Earnings too high?
Crown Paints Kenya's current Retained Earnings is KES2,926 Mil. Overall, Crown Paints Kenya has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Paints Kenya's Retained Earnings compare to LIN and SHW?
Crown Paints Kenya's Retained Earnings of KES2,926 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Crown Paints Kenya and its competitors. Crown Paints Kenya's current Retained Earnings is KES2,926 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Paints Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES54.20, compared to a current price of KES58.25 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is KES2,926 Mil. Crown Paints Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN), the current Retained Earnings is KES2,926 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 Crown Paints Kenya (NAI:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Paints Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES58.25 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES54.20.
GuruFocus considers Crown Paints Kenya to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:CRWN:
Retained Earnings: KES2,926 Mil
GF Value™: KES54.20 vs. price of KES58.25 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:CRWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Paints Kenya Ltd is a Kenya-based paint manufacturer. The company comprises two business segments - Paints and Adhesives. The Paints segment manufactures and sells paints, decorating sundries, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, and alkyd resins. The Adhesives segment manufactures and sells adhesives. It offers decorative paints, automotive paints, industrial paints, road marking paints, and thinners. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Paints segment. The company does its sales via geographical segments that include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and others.
63GF Score
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