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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Longhom Publishers's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-632.8 Mil.
Longhom Publishers's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (KES-775.8 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (KES-789.4 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (KES-789.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES-632.8 Mil).
Longhom Publishers's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2023 (KES-293.7 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (KES-527.5 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2024 (KES-527.5 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (KES-789.4 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.
Longhom Publishers Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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 KES-632.8 Mil mean?
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Retained Earnings of KES-632.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors.
Is Longhom Publishers' Retained Earnings too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Retained Earnings is KES-632.8 Mil. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Retained Earnings compare to NYT and WLY?
Longhom Publishers' Retained Earnings of KES-632.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. Longhom Publishers's current Retained Earnings is KES-632.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.75, compared to a current price of KES2.73 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is KES-632.8 Mil. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Retained Earnings is KES-632.8 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.73 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.75.
GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:
Retained Earnings: KES-632.8 Mil
GF Value™: KES1.75 vs. price of KES2.73 (56% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:LKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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