Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Societe Generale's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $49,966 Mil.
Societe Generale's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($47,822 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($49,021 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($49,021 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($49,966 Mil).
Societe Generale's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($38,587 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($39,857 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($39,857 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($49,021 Mil).
Societe Generale (OTCPK:SCGLF) 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.
Societe Generale Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Societe Generale'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $49,966 Mil mean?
Societe Generale (SCGLF) has a Retained Earnings of $49,966 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Societe Generale and its competitors.
Is Societe Generale's Retained Earnings too high?
Societe Generale's current Retained Earnings is $49,966 Mil. Overall, Societe Generale has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Societe Generale's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Societe Generale's Retained Earnings of $49,966 Mil can be compared against companies in the Banks 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 Banks company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Banks 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 Societe Generale and its competitors. Societe Generale's current Retained Earnings is $49,966 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Societe Generale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale (SCGLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.41, compared to a current price of $87.02 — trading 100.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $49,966 Mil. Societe Generale's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Societe Generale (SCGLF), the current Retained Earnings is $49,966 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 Societe Generale (SCGLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Societe Generale stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $87.02 is trading 100.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $43.41.
GuruFocus considers Societe Generale to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCGLF:
Retained Earnings: $49,966 Mil
GF Value™: $43.41 vs. price of $87.02 (100.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCGLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Société Générale is a diversified European bank whose largest division is its corporate and investment bank, anchored by a well-regarded equity franchise. Its French retail operations include both the traditional branch network and fast-growing digital bank Boursorama. Internationally, Société Générale ranks among the largest banks in the Czech Republic and Romania. It also holds dominant positions in several African markets, though with a smaller earnings contribution. The group is a leading player in vehicle and equipment leasing through ALD Automotive.
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