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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ITAB Group AB's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr2,145 Mil.
ITAB Group AB's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (kr2,025 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (kr2,090 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (kr2,090 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (kr2,145 Mil).
ITAB Group AB's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (kr1,760 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr1,882 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (kr1,882 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr2,025 Mil).
ITAB Group AB (OSTO:ITAB) 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.
ITAB Group AB 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 kr2,145 Mil mean?
ITAB Group AB (OSTO:ITAB) has a Retained Earnings of kr2,145 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ITAB Group AB and its competitors.
Is ITAB Group AB's Retained Earnings too high?
ITAB Group AB's current Retained Earnings is kr2,145 Mil. Overall, ITAB Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ITAB Group AB's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
ITAB Group AB's Retained Earnings of kr2,145 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 ITAB Group AB and its competitors. ITAB Group AB's current Retained Earnings is kr2,145 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ITAB Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITAB Group AB (OSTO:ITAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr26.15, compared to a current price of kr15.24 — trading 41.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is kr2,145 Mil. ITAB Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 ITAB Group AB (OSTO:ITAB), the current Retained Earnings is kr2,145 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 ITAB Group AB (OSTO:ITAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ITAB Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr15.24 is trading 41.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr26.15.
GuruFocus considers ITAB Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ITAB:
Retained Earnings: kr2,145 Mil
GF Value™: kr26.15 vs. price of kr15.24 (41.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ITAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ITAB Group AB is the European solution provider in design, interiors, technology and lighting systems for retail stores. Its portfolio of brands include ITAB, HMY, Checkmark, Imola Retail Solutions (IRS), Blink, and others. The company provides retail solutions and related services for physical store environments. Its operations include consultative design services, custom-made interiors, self-service and self-checkout solutions, smart gates and guidance systems, traditional checkout systems, lighting systems, and interactive digital solutions for retail stores. The Group also works with customers and partners to develop retail and consumer experience solutions.
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