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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vario Secure's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円3,466 Mil.
Vario Secure's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Feb. 2025 (円3,088 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (円3,302 Mil) and
increased
from Aug. 2025 (円3,302 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円3,466 Mil).
Vario Secure's annual retained earnings
increased
from Feb. 2024 (円2,746 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (円3,088 Mil) and
increased
from Feb. 2025 (円3,088 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円3,466 Mil).
Vario Secure (TSE:4494) 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.
Vario Secure Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vario Secure'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.
Vario Secure (TSE:4494) has a Retained Earnings of 円3,466 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Vario Secure and its competitors.
Is Vario Secure's Retained Earnings too high?
Vario Secure's current Retained Earnings is 円3,466 Mil. Overall, Vario Secure has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vario Secure's Retained Earnings compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Vario Secure's Retained Earnings of 円3,466 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Vario Secure and its competitors. Vario Secure's current Retained Earnings is 円3,466 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vario Secure stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vario Secure (TSE:4494) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円760.08, compared to a current price of 円680.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円3,466 Mil. Vario Secure's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 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 Vario Secure (TSE:4494), the current Retained Earnings is 円3,466 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 Vario Secure (TSE:4494) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vario Secure stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円680.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円760.08.
GuruFocus considers Vario Secure to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4494:
Retained Earnings: 円3,466 Mil
GF Value™: 円760.08 vs. price of 円680.00 (10.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4494 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vario Secure Inc is engaged in providing internet security services that protect the network environment of enterprises from various threats arising from internet usage, by utilizing its in-house developed security instruments and operating system. The company provides one-stop security services, from installation and implementation to operation, monitoring, and support, for small and medium-sized enterprises that struggle to spare dedicated personnel for IT issues, which are becoming increasingly sophisticated and complicated daily. The Company operates in a single segment, the Internet security services business.
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