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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. BP Castrol KK's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円6,831 Mil.
BP Castrol KK's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2025 (円6,715 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円6,539 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円6,539 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円6,831 Mil).
BP Castrol KK's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (円6,730 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (円6,768 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (円6,768 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円6,831 Mil).
BP Castrol KK (TSE:5015) 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.
BP Castrol KK Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BP Castrol KK'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.
BP Castrol KK (TSE:5015) has a Retained Earnings of 円6,831 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on BP Castrol KK and its competitors.
Is BP Castrol KK's Retained Earnings too high?
BP Castrol KK's current Retained Earnings is 円6,831 Mil. Overall, BP Castrol KK has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BP Castrol KK's Retained Earnings compare to MPC and VLO?
BP Castrol KK's Retained Earnings of 円6,831 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas 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 BP Castrol KK and its competitors. BP Castrol KK's current Retained Earnings is 円6,831 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BP Castrol KK stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP Castrol KK (TSE:5015) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円1,131.57, compared to a current price of 円1,000.00 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円6,831 Mil. BP Castrol KK's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 BP Castrol KK (TSE:5015), the current Retained Earnings is 円6,831 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 BP Castrol KK (TSE:5015) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BP Castrol KK stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円1,000.00 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円1,131.57.
GuruFocus considers BP Castrol KK to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:5015:
Retained Earnings: 円6,831 Mil
GF Value™: 円1,131.57 vs. price of 円1,000.00 (11.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:5015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BP Castrol KK engages in the development, manufacture, import, and sale of automotive lubricating oil in Japan. The company sells its product under the brand name BP brand and the Castrol brand. The BP brand is divided into Vervis, Vervis sport, and mini. The Castrol brand is the top brand of lubricant. Both the brands are used for the consumer business and professional business.
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