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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kurogane Kosakusho's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 円1,501 Mil.
Kurogane Kosakusho's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Nov. 2025 (円1,531 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (円1,348 Mil) but then
increased
from Feb. 2026 (円1,348 Mil) to May. 2026 (円1,501 Mil).
Kurogane Kosakusho's annual retained earnings
increased
from Nov. 2023 (円953 Mil) to Nov. 2024 (円1,162 Mil) and
increased
from Nov. 2024 (円1,162 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (円1,531 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.
Kurogane Kosakusho Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kurogane Kosakusho'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.
Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) has a Retained Earnings of 円1,501 Mil as of May. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho's Retained Earnings too high?
Kurogane Kosakusho's current Retained Earnings is 円1,501 Mil. Overall, Kurogane Kosakusho has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kurogane Kosakusho's Retained Earnings compare to SN and SGI?
Kurogane Kosakusho's Retained Earnings of 円1,501 Mil can be compared against companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances 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 Kurogane Kosakusho and its competitors. Kurogane Kosakusho's current Retained Earnings is 円1,501 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kurogane Kosakusho stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円765.78, compared to a current price of 円1,041.00 — trading 35.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円1,501 Mil. Kurogane Kosakusho's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997), the current Retained Earnings is 円1,501 Mil as of May. 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 Kurogane Kosakusho (TSE:7997) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kurogane Kosakusho stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,041.00 is trading 35.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円765.78.
GuruFocus considers Kurogane Kosakusho to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:7997:
Retained Earnings: 円1,501 Mil
GF Value™: 円765.78 vs. price of 円1,041.00 (35.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:7997 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kurogane Kosakusho Ltd is a Japan-based furniture manufacturing company. It manufactures office furniture such as writing desks, chairs, delivery boxes, and others. In addition, the company also manufactures air-conditioning equipment and other construction-related facilities.
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