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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nippon Kayaku Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,302 Mil.
Nippon Kayaku Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($1,347 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($1,366 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($1,366 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,302 Mil).
Nippon Kayaku Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($1,330 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($1,360 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2025 ($1,360 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,325 Mil).
Nippon Kayaku Co (OTCPK:NPKYY) 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.
Nippon Kayaku 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.
Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) has a Retained Earnings of $1,302 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Nippon Kayaku Co's current Retained Earnings is $1,302 Mil. Overall, Nippon Kayaku Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nippon Kayaku Co's Retained Earnings compare to DOW?
Nippon Kayaku Co's Retained Earnings of $1,302 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 Nippon Kayaku Co and its competitors. Nippon Kayaku Co's current Retained Earnings is $1,302 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nippon Kayaku Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.95, compared to a current price of $13.16 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,302 Mil. Nippon Kayaku Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY), the current Retained Earnings is $1,302 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 Nippon Kayaku Co (NPKYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nippon Kayaku Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.16 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.95.
GuruFocus considers Nippon Kayaku Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NPKYY:
Retained Earnings: $1,302 Mil
GF Value™: $10.95 vs. price of $13.16 (20.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPKYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nippon Kayaku Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals. The firm organizes itself into four segments based on product type. The functional chemicals segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells epoxy resins used as flame retardants in electronics, colorants and dyes used in inkjet printers and the manufacture of textiles. The pharmaceuticals segment sells anti-cancer drugs, biological drugs, cardiovascular agents, vitamin compounds, and anti-inflammatory agents. The safety systems segment sells airbag inflators and micro gas generators for seatbelt pretensioners to the automotive industry, both of which are used to protect passengers during an accident. The agrochemicals segment sells insecticides and herbicides. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.
72GF Score
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