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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. The North West Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $429 Mil.
The North West Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 ($405 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($422 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 ($422 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($429 Mil).
The North West Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2024 ($346 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($368 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2025 ($368 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($422 Mil).
The North West Co (OTCPK:NNWWF) 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.
The North West Co 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.
The North West Co (NNWWF) has a Retained Earnings of $429 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors.
Is The North West Co's Retained Earnings too high?
The North West Co's current Retained Earnings is $429 Mil. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Retained Earnings compare to KR and SFM?
The North West Co's Retained Earnings of $429 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 The North West Co and its competitors. The North West Co's current Retained Earnings is $429 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (NNWWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.77, compared to a current price of $36.29 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $429 Mil. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 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 The North West Co (NNWWF), the current Retained Earnings is $429 Mil as of Apr. 2026. 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 The North West Co (NNWWF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $36.29 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.77.
GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NNWWF:
Retained Earnings: $429 Mil
GF Value™: $34.77 vs. price of $36.29 (4.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NNWWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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