Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Retained Earnings: ﷼142.5 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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SAU:4292 Ataa Educational Co SAU:4292
84 GF Score
Price ﷼46.64
GF Value ﷼66.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Ataa Educational Co Retained Earnings?

Ataa Educational Co SAU:4292 -1.64% 84 Retained Earnings is ﷼142.5 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates SAU:4292 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼66.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ataa Educational Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was ﷼142.5 Mil.

Ataa Educational Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Oct. 2025 (﷼119.5 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (﷼144.8 Mil) but then declined from Jan. 2026 (﷼144.8 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (﷼142.5 Mil).

Ataa Educational Co's annual retained earnings increased from Jul. 2023 (﷼56.6 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (﷼67.3 Mil) and increased from Jul. 2024 (﷼67.3 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (﷼97.5 Mil).


Ataa Educational Co  (SAU:4292) 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.


Ataa Educational Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Ataa Educational Co Retained Earnings Chart

Ataa Educational Co Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
Retained Earnings
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Ataa Educational Co Quarterly Data
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Ataa Educational 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of ﷼142.5 Mil mean?
Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) has a Retained Earnings of ﷼142.5 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ataa Educational Co and its competitors.
Is Ataa Educational Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Ataa Educational Co's current Retained Earnings is ﷼142.5 Mil. Overall, Ataa Educational Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ataa Educational Co's Retained Earnings compare to EDU and TAL?
Ataa Educational Co's Retained Earnings of ﷼142.5 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 Ataa Educational Co and its competitors. Ataa Educational Co's current Retained Earnings is ﷼142.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ataa Educational Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼66.65, compared to a current price of ﷼46.64 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ﷼142.5 Mil. Ataa Educational Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292), the current Retained Earnings is ﷼142.5 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 Ataa Educational Co (SAU:4292) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ataa Educational Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ﷼46.64 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼66.65. GuruFocus considers Ataa Educational Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for SAU:4292:

  • Retained Earnings: ﷼142.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: ﷼66.65 vs. price of ﷼46.64 (30% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4292 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ataa Educational Co Business Description

Address Al-Hussein Bin Ali Street, P.O Box 87527, Exit 9, Al Izdihar District, Riyadh, SAU, 11652
Ataa Educational Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company involved in the establishment of national and international schools, kindergarten, primary, intermediate, and secondary schools for boys and girls, colleges and universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and abroad. It is also engaged in establishing, managing, and maintaining vocational training centers. The company's operating segments are; Education, Training, and Recruitment. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Education segment which is engaged in establishing and managing private, international, French and Indian schools.
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