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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vital KSK Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円81,013 Mil.
Vital KSK Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (円80,267 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円79,540 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (円79,540 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円81,013 Mil).
Vital KSK Holdings's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (円71,339 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円76,460 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円76,460 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円81,013 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.
Vital KSK Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vital KSK Holdings'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81,013 Mil mean?
Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) has a Retained Earnings of 円81,013 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors.
Is Vital KSK Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Vital KSK Holdings' current Retained Earnings is 円81,013 Mil. Overall, Vital KSK Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vital KSK Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to MCK and COR?
Vital KSK Holdings' Retained Earnings of 円81,013 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Distribution 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 Medical Distribution company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Distribution 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 Vital KSK Holdings and its competitors. Vital KSK Holdings's current Retained Earnings is 円81,013 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vital KSK Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,327.32, compared to a current price of 円1,654.00 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円81,013 Mil. Vital KSK Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151), the current Retained Earnings is 円81,013 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 Vital KSK Holdings (TSE:3151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vital KSK Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,654.00 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,327.32.
GuruFocus considers Vital KSK Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3151:
Retained Earnings: 円81,013 Mil
GF Value™: 円1,327.32 vs. price of 円1,654.00 (24.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vital KSK Holdings Inc engaged in the wholesale and retail of pharmaceutical products. It operates through the Pharmaceutical Wholesale and Other segments. The Pharmaceutical Wholesale segment sells medicines, diagnostics, and medical devices to hospitals, medical institutions, and health practitioners. The Other segment includes retail of pharmaceutical products, wholesale of agrochemical and veterinary drugs, transportation, nursing care services, and medical consultancies. All the business activity of the group is primarily functioned through Japan and distributes its product within the Korean and to overseas market.
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