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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Saylor Advertising's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,561 Mil.
Saylor Advertising's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2025 (円1,592 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円1,467 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円1,467 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円1,561 Mil).
Saylor Advertising's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (円1,590 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円1,592 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2025 (円1,592 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円1,561 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.
Saylor Advertising Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) has a Retained Earnings of 円1,561 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Saylor Advertising and its competitors.
Is Saylor Advertising's Retained Earnings too high?
Saylor Advertising's current Retained Earnings is 円1,561 Mil. Overall, Saylor Advertising has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saylor Advertising's Retained Earnings compare to APP and OMC?
Saylor Advertising's Retained Earnings of 円1,561 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Saylor Advertising and its competitors. Saylor Advertising's current Retained Earnings is 円1,561 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saylor Advertising stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円281.80, compared to a current price of 円269.00 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円1,561 Mil. Saylor Advertising's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156), the current Retained Earnings is 円1,561 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 Saylor Advertising (TSE:2156) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saylor Advertising stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円269.00 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円281.80.
GuruFocus considers Saylor Advertising to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2156:
Retained Earnings: 円1,561 Mil
GF Value™: 円281.80 vs. price of 円269.00 (4.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2156 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saylor Advertising Inc is engaged in the provision of planning, drafting, filing, and production of advertisements through media, such as television, radio, newspaper, and magazine. It is also engaged in sales promotion and Internet-related advertisements, as well as the publication of magazines.
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