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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Star Asia Investment's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 円5,228 Mil.
Star Asia Investment's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2025 (円4,878 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (円5,230 Mil) but then
declined
from Jul. 2025 (円5,230 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (円5,228 Mil).
Star Asia Investment's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jul. 2023 (円3,340 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (円4,052 Mil) and
increased
from Jul. 2024 (円4,052 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (円5,230 Mil).
Star Asia Investment (TSE:3468) 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.
Star Asia Investment Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Star Asia Investment 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.
Star Asia Investment (TSE:3468) has a Retained Earnings of 円5,228 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Star Asia Investment and its competitors.
Is Star Asia Investment's Retained Earnings too high?
Star Asia Investment's current Retained Earnings is 円5,228 Mil. Overall, Star Asia Investment has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Asia Investment's Retained Earnings compare to VICI and WPC?
Star Asia Investment's Retained Earnings of 円5,228 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the REITs 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 Star Asia Investment and its competitors. Star Asia Investment's current Retained Earnings is 円5,228 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Asia Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Asia Investment (TSE:3468) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円62,900.46, compared to a current price of 円53,400.00 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円5,228 Mil. Star Asia Investment's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 4 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 Star Asia Investment (TSE:3468), the current Retained Earnings is 円5,228 Mil as of Jan. 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 Star Asia Investment (TSE:3468) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Asia Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円53,400.00 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円62,900.46.
GuruFocus considers Star Asia Investment to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:3468:
Retained Earnings: 円5,228 Mil
GF Value™: 円62,900.46 vs. price of 円53,400.00 (15.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3468 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Asia Investment Corp is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company mainly invests in real estate properties such as business offices, logistics facilities, residential buildings and hotels. It aims to achieve internal and external growth in asset and maximize investors' profit from mid-term to long-term perspectives.
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