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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Shibaura Mechatronics's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $263.4 Mil.
Shibaura Mechatronics's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($243.1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($253.2 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($253.2 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($263.4 Mil).
Shibaura Mechatronics's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($177.5 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($230.0 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($230.0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($263.4 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.
Shibaura Mechatronics Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shibaura Mechatronics'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.
Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) has a Retained Earnings of $263.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics' Retained Earnings too high?
Shibaura Mechatronics' current Retained Earnings is $263.4 Mil. Overall, Shibaura Mechatronics has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shibaura Mechatronics' Retained Earnings compare to APH and GLW?
Shibaura Mechatronics' Retained Earnings of $263.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Shibaura Mechatronics and its competitors. Shibaura Mechatronics's current Retained Earnings is $263.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shibaura Mechatronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.58, compared to a current price of $29.02 — trading 282.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $263.4 Mil. Shibaura Mechatronics' overall GF Score™ is 63/100. 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF), the current Retained Earnings is $263.4 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 Shibaura Mechatronics (SHICF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shibaura Mechatronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.02 is trading 282.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.58.
GuruFocus considers Shibaura Mechatronics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SHICF:
Retained Earnings: $263.4 Mil
GF Value™: $7.58 vs. price of $29.02 (282.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHICF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shibaura Mechatronics Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, vacuum equipment, laser equipment, and ticket vending machines, as well as providing maintenance services and maintaining and upkeeping factory buildings and other facilities. The group's reportable segments are Fine Mechatronics, Mechatronics Systems, Distribution Equipment Systems, and Real Estate Leasing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fine Mechatronics segment, which manufactures semiconductor manufacturing equipment, FPD manufacturing equipment, inkjet tablet printing equipment, laser application equipment, microwave application equipment, vacuum pumps, etc.
63GF Score
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