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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円40,103 Mil.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Aug. 2025 (円39,821 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (円40,546 Mil) but then
declined
from Nov. 2025 (円40,546 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円40,103 Mil).
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Feb. 2024 (円35,519 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (円36,613 Mil) and
increased
from Feb. 2025 (円36,613 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円40,103 Mil).
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) 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.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co 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.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Retained Earnings Chart
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Retained Earnings Calculation
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40,103 Mil mean?
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) has a Retained Earnings of 円40,103 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co and its competitors.
Is Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's current Retained Earnings is 円40,103 Mil. Overall, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's Retained Earnings of 円40,103 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co and its competitors. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's current Retained Earnings is 円40,103 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,880.02, compared to a current price of 円2,833.00 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円40,103 Mil. Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918), the current Retained Earnings is 円40,103 Mil as of Feb. 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 Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co (TSE:2918) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円2,833.00 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,880.02.
GuruFocus considers Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2918:
Retained Earnings: 円40,103 Mil
GF Value™: 円2,880.02 vs. price of 円2,833.00 (1.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2918 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co Ltd is a Japan-based company engaged in manufacturing and sale of ready-made food products. It produces ready-to-eat meals for convenience stores which includes bento meal boxes, onigiri rice balls, and side dishes. The food products offered by the group are bento meal boxes, onigiri rice balls and sushi, chilled bento meal boxes, bread products, side dishes and noodles, and chilled Japanese sweets. The organization has business operations in Japan and in international countries. The segments of the company are Food Products Business, Food Ingredients Business, and Logistics Business. The Food Products business segment includes manufacturing and sales of cooked food and Logistics business segment relates to food delivery.
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