Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Rexel's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,289 Mil.
Rexel's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,594 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($3,824 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($3,824 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,289 Mil).
Rexel's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($3,760 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,594 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,594 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,289 Mil).
Rexel (OTCPK:RXLSF) 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.
Rexel Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rexel'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.
Rexel (RXLSF) has a Retained Earnings of $4,289 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Rexel and its competitors.
Is Rexel's Retained Earnings too high?
Rexel's current Retained Earnings is $4,289 Mil. Overall, Rexel has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rexel's Retained Earnings compare to SNX and ARW?
Rexel's Retained Earnings of $4,289 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Rexel and its competitors. Rexel's current Retained Earnings is $4,289 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rexel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rexel (RXLSF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.19, compared to a current price of $41.77 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,289 Mil. Rexel's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 8 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 Rexel (RXLSF), the current Retained Earnings is $4,289 Mil as of Dec. 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 Rexel (RXLSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rexel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.77 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $29.19.
GuruFocus considers Rexel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RXLSF:
Retained Earnings: $4,289 Mil
GF Value™: $29.19 vs. price of $41.77 (43.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RXLSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rexel SA is a provider of electrical products and services to residential, nonresidential, and industrial markets. The product offering includes electrical equipment such as appliances and accessories, cables and routing, lighting, security and communication, home automation, climate control, and building management systems used in the construction, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructures. Clients include small and midsize installers, large installers and facility managers, commercial companies, and industrial customers. Rexel has three operating segments; Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, out of which a majority of its revenue is derived from Europe.
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