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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Business Brain Showa Ota's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 円26,704 Mil.
Business Brain Showa Ota's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円24,603 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円25,649 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円25,649 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円26,704 Mil).
Business Brain Showa Ota's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (円23,049 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円24,603 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円24,603 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円26,704 Mil).
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) 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.
Business Brain Showa Ota Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Business Brain Showa Ota Retained Earnings Calculation
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26,704 Mil mean?
Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) has a Retained Earnings of 円26,704 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota's Retained Earnings too high?
Business Brain Showa Ota's current Retained Earnings is 円26,704 Mil. Overall, Business Brain Showa Ota has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Business Brain Showa Ota's Retained Earnings compare to IBM and ACN?
Business Brain Showa Ota's Retained Earnings of 円26,704 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 Business Brain Showa Ota and its competitors. Business Brain Showa Ota's current Retained Earnings is 円26,704 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Business Brain Showa Ota stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円966.45, compared to a current price of 円1,078.00 — trading 11.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is 円26,704 Mil. Business Brain Showa Ota's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658), the current Retained Earnings is 円26,704 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 Business Brain Showa Ota (TSE:9658) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Business Brain Showa Ota stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円1,078.00 is trading 11.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円966.45.
GuruFocus considers Business Brain Showa Ota to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:9658:
Retained Earnings: 円26,704 Mil
GF Value™: 円966.45 vs. price of 円1,078.00 (11.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:9658 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Business Brain Showa Ota Inc provides Consulting, System development, and Management services. The Group has two reportable segments: the Consulting and Systems Development Business and the Management Services (BPO) Business. It derives maximum revenue from Consulting and Systems Development Business.
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