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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sumitomo Forestry Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,416 Mil.
Sumitomo Forestry Co's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($4,470 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($4,402 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($4,402 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,416 Mil).
Sumitomo Forestry Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($3,639 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,990 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,990 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,416 Mil).
Sumitomo Forestry Co (OTCPK:SMFRF) 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Sumitomo Forestry 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.
Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) has a Retained Earnings of $4,416 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Retained Earnings is $4,416 Mil. Overall, Sumitomo Forestry Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sumitomo Forestry Co's Retained Earnings compare to DHI and PHM?
Sumitomo Forestry Co's Retained Earnings of $4,416 Mil can be compared against companies in the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Homebuilding & Construction 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co and its competitors. Sumitomo Forestry Co's current Retained Earnings is $4,416 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sumitomo Forestry Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.97, compared to a current price of $7.90 — trading 43.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,416 Mil. Sumitomo Forestry Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF), the current Retained Earnings is $4,416 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sumitomo Forestry Co (SMFRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sumitomo Forestry Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.90 is trading 43.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.97.
GuruFocus considers Sumitomo Forestry Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SMFRF:
Retained Earnings: $4,416 Mil
GF Value™: $13.97 vs. price of $7.90 (43.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMFRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in the timber, housing, and environmental businesses. The company operates through four reportable segments: Timber Building Materials Business, Housing Business, Construction and Real Estate Business, and Resources and Environment Business. The Timber Building Materials Business purchases, manufactures, and sells timber and building materials. The Housing Business handles housing construction, renovation, and real estate brokerage. The Construction and Real Estate Business develops condominiums, apartment buildings, and commercial complexes. The Resources and Environment Business focuses on renewable energy and forestry resource operations. It generates the majority of revenue from the Construction and real estate business segment.
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