Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Swiss Re AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $27,752 Mil.
Swiss Re AG's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($26,166 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($26,021 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($26,021 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($27,752 Mil).
Swiss Re AG's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($25,138 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($26,166 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($26,166 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($27,752 Mil).
Swiss Re AG (OTCPK:SSREF) 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.
Swiss Re AG Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swiss Re AG'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 $27,752 Mil mean?
Swiss Re AG (SSREF) has a Retained Earnings of $27,752 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Swiss Re AG and its competitors.
Is Swiss Re AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Swiss Re AG's current Retained Earnings is $27,752 Mil. Overall, Swiss Re AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Re AG's Retained Earnings compare to RGA and EG?
Swiss Re AG's Retained Earnings of $27,752 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Insurance 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 Swiss Re AG and its competitors. Swiss Re AG's current Retained Earnings is $27,752 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Re AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Re AG (SSREF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.62, compared to a current price of $158.02 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $27,752 Mil. Swiss Re AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Swiss Re AG (SSREF), the current Retained Earnings is $27,752 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 Swiss Re AG (SSREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Re AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $158.02 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.62.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Re AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSREF:
Retained Earnings: $27,752 Mil
GF Value™: $134.62 vs. price of $158.02 (17.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Re is a reinsurer that has three core divisions: P&C reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and corporate solutions. Swiss Re was founded in 1863 when the general manager of Helvetia sought to stem the flow of reinsurance premiums outside Switzerland. Moritz Grossmann argued he could cut the premiums paid to foreign firms, still make a profit, and pay mid-single-digit dividends. Swiss Re is now the second-largest reinsurer in the world by market capitalization, with 80 offices around the world and approximately 15,000 employees. While the business did lose its way in the early part of the millennium, led by an investment banker who heavily invested in securitizations, Swiss Re has recently focused on establishing quality within its three core divisions.
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