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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. National Co for Learning and Education's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼390.2 Mil.
National Co for Learning and Education's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 (﷼366.2 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (﷼322.9 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2026 (﷼322.9 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (﷼390.2 Mil).
National Co for Learning and Education's annual retained earnings
increased
from Aug. 2022 (﷼81.0 Mil) to Aug. 2023 (﷼125.0 Mil) and
increased
from Aug. 2023 (﷼125.0 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (﷼331.0 Mil).
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) 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.
National Co for Learning and Education 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.
National Co for Learning and Education Retained Earnings Chart
National Co for Learning and Education Annual Data
National Co for Learning and Education 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.
National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) has a Retained Earnings of ﷼390.2 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors.
Is National Co for Learning and Education's Retained Earnings too high?
National Co for Learning and Education's current Retained Earnings is ﷼390.2 Mil. Overall, National Co for Learning and Education has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Co for Learning and Education's Retained Earnings compare to EDU and TAL?
National Co for Learning and Education's Retained Earnings of ﷼390.2 Mil can be compared against companies in the Education 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 an Education company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Education 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 National Co for Learning and Education and its competitors. National Co for Learning and Education's current Retained Earnings is ﷼390.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Co for Learning and Education stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼207.22, compared to a current price of ﷼138.50 — trading 33.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ﷼390.2 Mil. National Co for Learning and Education's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291), the current Retained Earnings is ﷼390.2 Mil as of Apr. 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 National Co for Learning and Education (SAU:4291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Co for Learning and Education stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼138.50 is trading 33.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼207.22.
GuruFocus considers National Co for Learning and Education to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4291:
Retained Earnings: ﷼390.2 Mil
GF Value™: ﷼207.22 vs. price of ﷼138.50 (33.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Co for Learning and Education is a provider of educational and learning services based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is engaged in ownership, establishment and management of private schools for general education (pre-university) in addition to investment in sport and entertainment along with sport clubs for school students. The company offers educational complexes that accommodate more than 15 thousand students, distributed in all stages from kindergarten, primary, intermediate and high school, according to the national curriculum and international curricula, with scientific laboratories on one hand, and entertainment facilities and sports clubs on the other hand. The company's business segments include Al-Rayan schools, Al-Rawabi schools, Al-Nuzha schools among others.
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