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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Saudi Public Transport Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ﷼-202 Mil.
Saudi Public Transport Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (﷼-273 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (﷼-268 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (﷼-268 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (﷼-202 Mil).
Saudi Public Transport Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (﷼-336 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (﷼-328 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (﷼-328 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (﷼-273 Mil).
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) 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.
Saudi Public Transport Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Saudi Public Transport Co Retained Earnings Calculation
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.
Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) has a Retained Earnings of ﷼-202 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Saudi Public Transport Co's current Retained Earnings is ﷼-202 Mil. Overall, Saudi Public Transport Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saudi Public Transport Co's Retained Earnings compare to UNP and CSX?
Saudi Public Transport Co's Retained Earnings of ﷼-202 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Saudi Public Transport Co and its competitors. Saudi Public Transport Co's current Retained Earnings is ﷼-202 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saudi Public Transport Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼25.14, compared to a current price of ﷼11.60 — trading 53.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ﷼-202 Mil. Saudi Public Transport Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040), the current Retained Earnings is ﷼-202 Mil as of Jun. 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 Saudi Public Transport Co (SAU:4040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saudi Public Transport Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼11.60 is trading 53.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼25.14.
GuruFocus considers Saudi Public Transport Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4040:
Retained Earnings: ﷼-202 Mil
GF Value™: ﷼25.14 vs. price of ﷼11.60 (53.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saudi Public Transport Co provides transportation services. It offers passenger land transport in both intra- and inter-city routes throughout the Kingdom and beyond. The Group is also involved in transferring non-postal parcels, cargo, school transport, teacher transport, car rentals, and sand and gravel transport. The segments include passenger transport, specialized services, technical shared services, digital mobility solutions, and the concession for the Abdul-Aziz Project for public transport in Riyadh, with the majority of its revenue coming from this concession segment. Business activities operate through Saudi Arabia.
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