Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Prosus NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $85,903 Mil.
Prosus NV's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2024 ($71,203 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($79,331 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($79,331 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($85,903 Mil).
Prosus NV's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2023 ($61,206 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($66,178 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($66,178 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($79,331 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.
Prosus NV Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Prosus NV'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 $85,903 Mil mean?
Prosus NV (PROSF) has a Retained Earnings of $85,903 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Prosus NV and its competitors.
Is Prosus NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Prosus NV's current Retained Earnings is $85,903 Mil. Overall, Prosus NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prosus NV's Retained Earnings compare to AMZN and BABA?
Prosus NV's Retained Earnings of $85,903 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Prosus NV and its competitors. Prosus NV's current Retained Earnings is $85,903 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prosus NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosus NV (PROSF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $74.58, compared to a current price of $41.96 — trading 43.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $85,903 Mil. Prosus NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Prosus NV (PROSF), the current Retained Earnings is $85,903 Mil as of Sep. 2025. 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 Prosus NV (PROSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Prosus NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $41.96 is trading 43.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $74.58.
GuruFocus considers Prosus NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for PROSF:
Retained Earnings: $85,903 Mil
GF Value™: $74.58 vs. price of $41.96 (43.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PROSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Prosus is a consumer internet group with listed and unlisted platforms across 100 countries. Around 80% of Prosus' net asset value is derived from its Tencent holdings, the world's largest game publisher and operator of WeChat, China's super app with 1.3 billion users. Prosus has approximately a 23% stake in Tencent. The rest of the group's businesses and investments are organized into classifieds, food delivery, payments and fintech, and edtech. This includes ownership of iFood, Brazil's largest food delivery app, and a 25% stake in Swiggy, the second-largest delivery platform in India.In 2019, Prosus was spun out of South Africa-based parent company Naspers Ltd and listed on the Euronext exchange. Naspers holds approximately 75% of Prosus' shares.
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