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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Muromachi Chemicals's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円1,744 Mil.
Muromachi Chemicals's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Aug. 2025 (円1,504 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (円1,691 Mil) and
increased
from Nov. 2025 (円1,691 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円1,744 Mil).
Muromachi Chemicals's annual retained earnings
increased
from May. 2024 (円1,041 Mil) to May. 2025 (円1,195 Mil) and
increased
from May. 2025 (円1,195 Mil) to May. 2026 (円1,218 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.
Muromachi Chemicals Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) has a Retained Earnings of 円1,744 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors.
Is Muromachi Chemicals' Retained Earnings too high?
Muromachi Chemicals' current Retained Earnings is 円1,744 Mil. Overall, Muromachi Chemicals has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Muromachi Chemicals' Retained Earnings compare to DOW?
Muromachi Chemicals' Retained Earnings of 円1,744 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Muromachi Chemicals and its competitors. Muromachi Chemicals's current Retained Earnings is 円1,744 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Muromachi Chemicals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円987.69, compared to a current price of 円889.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円1,744 Mil. Muromachi Chemicals' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885), the current Retained Earnings is 円1,744 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 Muromachi Chemicals (TSE:4885) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Muromachi Chemicals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円889.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円987.69.
GuruFocus considers Muromachi Chemicals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4885:
Retained Earnings: 円1,744 Mil
GF Value™: 円987.69 vs. price of 円889.00 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4885 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Muromachi Chemicals Inc is engaged in the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, planning, production, and distribution of health foods, and distribution and processing of ion-exchange resin products. The Company has three reportable segments based on business type: Pharmaceuticals Business, Health Food Business, and Chemicals Business.
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