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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円-5,983 Mil.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円-6,546 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円-6,441 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (円-6,441 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円-5,983 Mil).
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2024 (円-1,200 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円-6,725 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円-6,725 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円-5,983 Mil).
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) 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.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Minkabu The Infonoid 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-5,983 Mil mean?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) has a Retained Earnings of 円-5,983 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Retained Earnings is 円-5,983 Mil. Overall, Minkabu The Infonoid Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Retained Earnings compare to GOOGL and META?
Minkabu The Infonoid Co's Retained Earnings of 円-5,983 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Interactive Media 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co and its competitors. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's current Retained Earnings is 円-5,983 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is 円734.98, compared to a current price of 円455.00 — trading 38.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円-5,983 Mil. Minkabu The Infonoid Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436), the current Retained Earnings is 円-5,983 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 Minkabu The Infonoid Co (TSE:4436) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minkabu The Infonoid Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円455.00 is trading 38.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円734.98.
GuruFocus considers Minkabu The Infonoid Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4436:
Retained Earnings: 円-5,983 Mil
GF Value™: 円734.98 vs. price of 円455.00 (38.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4436 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minkabu The Infonoid Co Ltd is engaged in the media and information solution services business. It operates through two primary segments: the Media Business and the Solutions Business. The Media Business centers on the Livedoor platform, offering both user- and professionally generated content through services such as Livedoor Blog, Livedoor News, MINKABU, and specialized media like Kstyle and MINKABU Choice. It earns revenue from advertising, paid services, and contracted production. The Solutions Business provides information solutions for financial institutions, including systems built with proprietary APIs and applications. It also manages Kabutan, a stock information service, generating income from setup fees, system development, and subscription-based services.
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