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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sanden's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-132 Mil.
Sanden's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($-167 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-163 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($-163 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-132 Mil).
Sanden's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2022 ($-124 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-140 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($-140 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-136 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.
Sanden Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanden'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.
Sanden (SAEOF) has a Retained Earnings of $-132 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Sanden and its competitors.
Is Sanden's Retained Earnings too high?
Sanden's current Retained Earnings is $-132 Mil. Overall, Sanden has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanden's Retained Earnings compare to ORLY and AZO?
Sanden's Retained Earnings of $-132 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Sanden and its competitors. Sanden's current Retained Earnings is $-132 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanden stock overvalued right now?
Sanden (SAEOF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-132 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.43, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-132 Mil. Sanden's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Sanden (SAEOF), the current Retained Earnings is $-132 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 Sanden (SAEOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanden stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.43.
Key valuation signals for SAEOF:
Retained Earnings: $-132 Mil
GF Value™: $3.43 vs. price of $3.60 (5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAEOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanden Corp is a Japan-based company that operates through two segments. The company's automotive systems segment manufactures and distributes automotive air conditioning systems and air-conditioner compressors. The commercial store systems segment manufactures and distributes automatic vending machines, commercial freezers, and refrigerated showcases. Sanden Holdings' products are provided to customers including multinational automobile makers, beverage manufacturers, and home users. The company generates the majority of its sales from the Asian market.
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