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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Grupa Kety's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was zł1,924 Mil.
Grupa Kety's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (zł1,683 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (zł1,779 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (zł1,779 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (zł1,924 Mil).
Grupa Kety's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (zł1,741 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (zł1,761 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (zł1,761 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (zł1,779 Mil).
Grupa Kety (WAR:KTY) 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.
Grupa Kety 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of zł1,924 Mil mean?
Grupa Kety (WAR:KTY) has a Retained Earnings of zł1,924 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Grupa Kety and its competitors.
Is Grupa Kety's Retained Earnings too high?
Grupa Kety's current Retained Earnings is zł1,924 Mil. Overall, Grupa Kety has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupa Kety's Retained Earnings compare to AA and CENX?
Grupa Kety's Retained Earnings of zł1,924 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Grupa Kety and its competitors. Grupa Kety's current Retained Earnings is zł1,924 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupa Kety stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Kety (WAR:KTY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł906.34, compared to a current price of zł1,266.00 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is zł1,924 Mil. Grupa Kety's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Grupa Kety (WAR:KTY), the current Retained Earnings is zł1,924 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 Grupa Kety (WAR:KTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupa Kety stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł1,266.00 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł906.34.
GuruFocus considers Grupa Kety to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:KTY:
Retained Earnings: zł1,924 Mil
GF Value™: zł906.34 vs. price of zł1,266.00 (39.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:KTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupa Kety SA manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products primarily to industrial customers. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on product. The Extruded Products segment manufactures aluminum profiles. The Flexible Packaging segment produces and sells packaging to the food industry. The Aluminum Systems segment, which generates the most revenue of any segment, sells aluminum systems to the building industry. The Building Accessories and Building Services segments produce and sell hardware and aluminum facades to the construction industry. The vast majority of Grupa Kety's revenue comes from Poland, where the company's operations are also located.
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