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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. G-III Apparel Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €1,265 Mil.
G-III Apparel Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 (€1,248 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€1,206 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2026 (€1,206 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (€1,265 Mil).
G-III Apparel Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2024 (€1,065 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (€1,308 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2025 (€1,308 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (€1,206 Mil).
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) 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.
G-III Apparel Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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.
G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) has a Retained Earnings of €1,265 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on G-III Apparel Group and its competitors.
Is G-III Apparel Group's Retained Earnings too high?
G-III Apparel Group's current Retained Earnings is €1,265 Mil. Overall, G-III Apparel Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does G-III Apparel Group's Retained Earnings compare to FIGS and OXM?
G-III Apparel Group's Retained Earnings of €1,265 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 G-III Apparel Group and its competitors. G-III Apparel Group's current Retained Earnings is €1,265 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is G-III Apparel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.71, compared to a current price of €31.80 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €1,265 Mil. G-III Apparel Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4), the current Retained Earnings is €1,265 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 G-III Apparel Group (STU:GI4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, G-III Apparel Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €31.80 is trading 40% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.71.
GuruFocus considers G-III Apparel Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GI4:
Retained Earnings: €1,265 Mil
GF Value™: €22.71 vs. price of €31.80 (40% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GI4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
G-III Apparel Group Ltd is an apparel manufacturing company. The company makes a wide range of apparel, footwear, and accessories that sells under its own brands, licensed brands, and private-label brands. It has a substantial portfolio for licensed and proprietary brands, anchored by brands: DKNY, Donna Karan, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Vilebrequin, and others. The reportable segments of the company are Wholesale Operations and Retail Operations. The Wholesale operations segment includes sales of products under brands licensed by from third parties, and sales of products under its own brands and private label brands. The retail operations segment consists of Wilsons Leather, G.H. Bass, and DKNY retail stores. It derives majority of its revenue from Wholesale operations.
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