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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Oak Valley Bancorp's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $196.56 Mil.
Oak Valley Bancorp's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($188.06 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($194.39 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($194.39 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($196.56 Mil).
Oak Valley Bancorp's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($154.30 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($175.50 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($175.50 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($194.39 Mil).
Oak Valley Bancorp (NAS:OVLY) 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.
Oak Valley Bancorp 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 $196.56 Mil mean?
Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) has a Retained Earnings of $196.56 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Oak Valley Bancorp and its competitors.
Is Oak Valley Bancorp's Retained Earnings too high?
Oak Valley Bancorp's current Retained Earnings is $196.56 Mil. Overall, Oak Valley Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oak Valley Bancorp's Retained Earnings compare to FRAF and LRBI?
Oak Valley Bancorp's Retained Earnings of $196.56 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 Oak Valley Bancorp and its competitors. Oak Valley Bancorp's current Retained Earnings is $196.56 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oak Valley Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.58, compared to a current price of $32.61 — trading 14.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $196.56 Mil. Oak Valley Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY), the current Retained Earnings is $196.56 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 Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oak Valley Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.61 is trading 14.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.58.
GuruFocus considers Oak Valley Bancorp to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OVLY:
Retained Earnings: $196.56 Mil
GF Value™: $28.58 vs. price of $32.61 (14.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OVLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oak Valley Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates through Oak Valley Community Bank (the Bank). The Bank offers a complement of business checking and savings accounts for its business customers. The Bank also offers commercial and real estate loans, as well as lines of credit. In addition, the bank provides other services for both individuals and businesses including online banking, remote deposit capture, mobile banking, merchant services, night depository, extended hours, wire transfer of funds, note collection, and automated teller machines in a national network. Its primary source of revenue is net interest income.
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