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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹0 Mil.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (₹0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹125,637 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2026 (₹125,637 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (₹0 Mil).
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (₹53,291 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (₹85,535 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (₹85,535 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (₹125,637 Mil).
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) 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.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Retained Earnings Chart
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Annual Data
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Retained Earnings Calculation
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.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) has a Retained Earnings of ₹0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co and its competitors.
Is Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's current Retained Earnings is ₹0 Mil. Overall, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Retained Earnings compare to V and MA?
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's Retained Earnings of ₹0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Credit 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 Credit Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Credit 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co and its competitors. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's current Retained Earnings is ₹0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹2,154.75, compared to a current price of ₹1,888.90 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ₹0 Mil. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN), the current Retained Earnings is ₹0 Mil as of Jun. 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 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co (NSE:CHOLAFIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹1,888.90 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹2,154.75.
GuruFocus considers Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:CHOLAFIN:
Retained Earnings: ₹0 Mil
GF Value™: ₹2,154.75 vs. price of ₹1,888.90 (12.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:CHOLAFIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd serves as the financial services arm of the Murugappa Group. Its subsidiaries include Cholamandalam Securities Limited (CSEC) and Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited (CHFL). The company's operating segments include; Vehicle finance loans its key revenue generating segment, which provides loans for the purchase of vehicles, tractors, and construction equipment; the Home Loans segment includes loans given for the acquisition of residential property; Loan against property includes loans to the customer against immovable property; and Other loans represents loans against shares and SME loans. The company operates solely in India.
76GF Score
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