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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Uni-President Enterprises's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$47,584 Mil.
Uni-President Enterprises's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$37,494 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$41,045 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$41,045 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$47,584 Mil).
Uni-President Enterprises's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$36,499 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$38,005 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$38,005 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$41,045 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.
Uni-President Enterprises Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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 NT$47,584 Mil mean?
Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) has a Retained Earnings of NT$47,584 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Uni-President Enterprises and its competitors.
Is Uni-President Enterprises' Retained Earnings too high?
Uni-President Enterprises' current Retained Earnings is NT$47,584 Mil. Overall, Uni-President Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Uni-President Enterprises' Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
Uni-President Enterprises' Retained Earnings of NT$47,584 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Uni-President Enterprises and its competitors. Uni-President Enterprises's current Retained Earnings is NT$47,584 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Uni-President Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$87.04, compared to a current price of NT$75.70 — trading 13% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$47,584 Mil. Uni-President Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216), the current Retained Earnings is NT$47,584 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 Uni-President Enterprises (TPE:1216) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Uni-President Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$75.70 is trading 13% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$87.04.
GuruFocus considers Uni-President Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1216:
Retained Earnings: NT$47,584 Mil
GF Value™: NT$87.04 vs. price of NT$75.70 (13% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1216 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Uni-President Enterprises Corp is food conglomerates in Asia. It produces and sells a comprehensive range of food products through its company and affiliates. Core business includes food manufacturing and investments in other related business. The company operates in three segments- Dairy Department, Beverage Department and Food Department. Product categories include feeds, flour, edible oils, soy sauce, meat products, instant noodles, bread, beverages, dairy products, frozen food, and health food. Through its network of 200 affiliates, its convenient stores, retail, logistics, finance, and recreation operations are located all across Taiwan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia.
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