Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Koninklijke Philips NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,292 Mil.
Koninklijke Philips NV's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($3,765 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,186 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($4,186 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($4,292 Mil).
Koninklijke Philips NV's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($5,891 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,822 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,822 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,186 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.
Koninklijke Philips NV Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koninklijke Philips NV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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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.
Koninklijke Philips NV (RYLPF) has a Retained Earnings of $4,292 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Koninklijke Philips NV and its competitors.
Is Koninklijke Philips NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Koninklijke Philips NV's current Retained Earnings is $4,292 Mil. Overall, Koninklijke Philips NV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koninklijke Philips NV's Retained Earnings compare to ABT and SYK?
Koninklijke Philips NV's Retained Earnings of $4,292 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Koninklijke Philips NV and its competitors. Koninklijke Philips NV's current Retained Earnings is $4,292 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koninklijke Philips NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Philips NV (RYLPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.00, compared to a current price of $28.01 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,292 Mil. Koninklijke Philips NV's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Koninklijke Philips NV (RYLPF), the current Retained Earnings is $4,292 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 Koninklijke Philips NV (RYLPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koninklijke Philips NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.01 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.00.
GuruFocus considers Koninklijke Philips NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for RYLPF:
Retained Earnings: $4,292 Mil
GF Value™: $26.00 vs. price of $28.01 (7.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RYLPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koninklijke Philips is a diversified global healthcare company operating in three segments: diagnosis and treatment, connected care, and personal health. Nearly 50% of the company's revenue comes from the diagnosis and treatment segment, which features imaging systems, ultrasound and X-ray equipment, and image-guided therapy solutions. The connected care segment (under 30% of revenue) encompasses monitoring and analytics systems for hospitals, informatics business, and also houses the sleep and respiratory care segment. Personal health business (remainder of revenue) is mainly oral health and personal care product lines, which include electric toothbrushes and men's grooming and personal-care products.
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