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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Odfjell SE's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was kr7,507 Mil.
Odfjell SE's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (kr7,418 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr0 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (kr0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (kr7,507 Mil).
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) 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.
Odfjell SE 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of kr7,507 Mil mean?
Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) has a Retained Earnings of kr7,507 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Odfjell SE and its competitors.
Is Odfjell SE's Retained Earnings too high?
Odfjell SE's current Retained Earnings is kr7,507 Mil. Overall, Odfjell SE has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Odfjell SE's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Odfjell SE's Retained Earnings of kr7,507 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Odfjell SE and its competitors. Odfjell SE's current Retained Earnings is kr7,507 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Odfjell SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr104.36, compared to a current price of kr115.00 — trading 10.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is kr7,507 Mil. Odfjell SE's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF), the current Retained Earnings is kr7,507 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 Odfjell SE (OSL:ODF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Odfjell SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr115.00 is trading 10.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr104.36.
GuruFocus considers Odfjell SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:ODF:
Retained Earnings: kr7,507 Mil
GF Value™: kr104.36 vs. price of kr115.00 (10.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:ODF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Odfjell SE is a company engaged in the transportation and storage of bulk liquid chemicals, acids, edible oils, and other specialty products. It also owns and operates chemical tankers and tank terminals. The Company has two reportable operating segments: The Chemical Tankers involve a round-the-world service, servicing ports in Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Africa, and the Tank Terminals segment offers storage of various chemical and petroleum products. It operates through various geographical regions, which include North and South America, Norway, the Netherlands, Australasia, the Middle East, and Asia. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Middle East and Asia.
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