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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ecobank Transnational's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ₦1,980,713 Mil.
Ecobank Transnational's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (₦1,845,009 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₦1,854,183 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (₦1,854,183 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₦1,980,713 Mil).
Ecobank Transnational's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (₦1,019,766 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₦1,421,543 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (₦1,421,543 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (₦1,854,183 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.
Ecobank Transnational Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ecobank Transnational'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 ₦1,980,713 Mil mean?
Ecobank Transnational (NSA:ETI) has a Retained Earnings of ₦1,980,713 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ecobank Transnational and its competitors.
Is Ecobank Transnational's Retained Earnings too high?
Ecobank Transnational's current Retained Earnings is ₦1,980,713 Mil. Overall, Ecobank Transnational has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecobank Transnational's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Ecobank Transnational's Retained Earnings of ₦1,980,713 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Banks 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 Ecobank Transnational and its competitors. Ecobank Transnational's current Retained Earnings is ₦1,980,713 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecobank Transnational stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecobank Transnational (NSA:ETI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₦33.96, compared to a current price of ₦85.70 — trading 152.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ₦1,980,713 Mil. Ecobank Transnational's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 2 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 Ecobank Transnational (NSA:ETI), the current Retained Earnings is ₦1,980,713 Mil as of Mar. 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 Ecobank Transnational (NSA:ETI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecobank Transnational stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₦85.70 is trading 152.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₦33.96.
GuruFocus considers Ecobank Transnational to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSA:ETI:
Retained Earnings: ₦1,980,713 Mil
GF Value™: ₦33.96 vs. price of ₦85.70 (152.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSA:ETI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecobank Transnational Inc is a pan-African banking group. Through its subsidiaries, it provides retail, corporate and investment banking services throughout sub Saharan Africa outside South Africa. The company operates in three principal business reporting segments: Consumer Banking (CSB), Commercial Banking (CMB) and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB). The majority of the revenue is derived from the Corporate and Investment Banking segment, which provides various financial services, including FICC, cash management, trade, loans and liquidity and securities, wealth, and asset management. Geographically, it derives the maximum revenue from Francophone West Africa (UEMOA), and the rest from Nigeria, Anglophone West Africa (AWA), and Central, Eastern and Southern Africa (CESA).
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