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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kanaden's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円36,978 Mil.
Kanaden's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (円35,012 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円34,923 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (円34,923 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円36,978 Mil).
Kanaden's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (円33,710 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円34,688 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円34,688 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円36,978 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.
Kanaden Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kanaden'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of 円36,978 Mil mean?
Kanaden (TSE:8081) has a Retained Earnings of 円36,978 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kanaden and its competitors.
Is Kanaden's Retained Earnings too high?
Kanaden's current Retained Earnings is 円36,978 Mil. Overall, Kanaden has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanaden's Retained Earnings compare to MMM and HON?
Kanaden's Retained Earnings of 円36,978 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates 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 Kanaden and its competitors. Kanaden's current Retained Earnings is 円36,978 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanaden stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanaden (TSE:8081) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円2,222.70, compared to a current price of 円2,507.00 — trading 12.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円36,978 Mil. Kanaden's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Kanaden (TSE:8081), the current Retained Earnings is 円36,978 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 Kanaden (TSE:8081) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanaden stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円2,507.00 is trading 12.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円2,222.70.
GuruFocus considers Kanaden to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:8081:
Retained Earnings: 円36,978 Mil
GF Value™: 円2,222.70 vs. price of 円2,507.00 (12.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8081 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kanaden Corp engages in the manufacture and sale of various types of electrical, electronic, communications machinery, related components, and materials. Its FA Systems segment provides factory automation equipment, laser processing machines, and mechatronic products. The building facilities segment offers uninterruptible power supplies, building management systems, and air-conditioning equipment. The infrastructure segment manages the sale of substation power equipment, telecommunications equipment, and vehicle-use electrical equipment. It also sells systems for traffic safety, air traffic control. The Information and Device Business segment handles the sale of microcomputers for security systems, video systems, telecommunications equipment, and automobiles.
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