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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Express Kenya's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was KES-666.06 Mil.
Express Kenya's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (KES-563.97 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES-608.51 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (KES-608.51 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES-666.06 Mil).
Express Kenya's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (KES-563.97 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (KES-608.51 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (KES-608.51 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (KES-666.06 Mil).
Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) 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.
Express Kenya Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Express Kenya'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-666.06 Mil mean?
Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) has a Retained Earnings of KES-666.06 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Express Kenya and its competitors.
Is Express Kenya's Retained Earnings too high?
Express Kenya's current Retained Earnings is KES-666.06 Mil. Overall, Express Kenya has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Express Kenya's Retained Earnings compare to CTAS and CPRT?
Express Kenya's Retained Earnings of KES-666.06 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business 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 Express Kenya and its competitors. Express Kenya's current Retained Earnings is KES-666.06 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Express Kenya stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES2.54, compared to a current price of KES6.82 — trading 168.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is KES-666.06 Mil. Express Kenya's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 9 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS), the current Retained Earnings is KES-666.06 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 Express Kenya (NAI:XPRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Express Kenya stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES6.82 is trading 168.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES2.54.
GuruFocus considers Express Kenya to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:XPRS:
Retained Earnings: KES-666.06 Mil
GF Value™: KES2.54 vs. price of KES6.82 (168.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:XPRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Express Kenya PLC engages in the provision of clearing and forwarding services for both air and sea, as well as warehousing and logistics services. It operates through the following segments: Warehousing, and Real Estate. The Warehousing segment which accounts for the majority of revenue comprises the storage of customers' goods in the warehousing facility. The Real Estate segment consists of the development of properties. Geographically, the company operates only in Kenya.
45GF Score
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