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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Fan Communications's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 円14,891 Mil.
Fan Communications's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 (円15,953 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円14,801 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 (円14,801 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (円14,891 Mil).
Fan Communications's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (円21,052 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (円21,213 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (円21,213 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円15,953 Mil).
Fan Communications (TSE:2461) 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.
Fan Communications Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fan Communications'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 円14,891 Mil mean?
Fan Communications (TSE:2461) has a Retained Earnings of 円14,891 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Fan Communications and its competitors.
Is Fan Communications' Retained Earnings too high?
Fan Communications' current Retained Earnings is 円14,891 Mil. Overall, Fan Communications has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fan Communications' Retained Earnings compare to APP and OMC?
Fan Communications' Retained Earnings of 円14,891 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 Fan Communications and its competitors. Fan Communications's current Retained Earnings is 円14,891 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fan Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fan Communications (TSE:2461) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円400.03, compared to a current price of 円398.00 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円14,891 Mil. Fan Communications' 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 Fan Communications (TSE:2461), the current Retained Earnings is 円14,891 Mil as of Jun. 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 Fan Communications (TSE:2461) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fan Communications stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円398.00 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円400.03.
GuruFocus considers Fan Communications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2461:
Retained Earnings: 円14,891 Mil
GF Value™: 円400.03 vs. price of 円398.00 (0.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2461 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fan Communications Inc is a Japanese Internet marketing company. The company is developing Internet advertising-related businesses. It has its own media operation and advertising agency and is mainly involved in Internet-based performance marketing ad network services. Its product and services are divided into cost per action ad network business (affiliate advertising, smartphone app install advertising) and cost per click/targeting ad network business (smartphone and network, behavioral targeting supply-side platforms). The company provides advertising through A8.net affiliate advertising service platform and A8app a smartphone application to install for promotions.
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