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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was JMD899 Mil.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (JMD826 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (JMD1,117 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (JMD1,117 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (JMD899 Mil).
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (JMD1,499 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (JMD466 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (JMD466 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (JMD1,117 Mil).
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) 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.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings 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.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings 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.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) has a Retained Earnings of JMD899 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on AS Bryden & Sons Holdings and its competitors.
Is AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' current Retained Earnings is JMD899 Mil. Overall, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to CASY and WSM?
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' Retained Earnings of JMD899 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 AS Bryden & Sons Holdings and its competitors. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings's current Retained Earnings is JMD899 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AS Bryden & Sons Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD37.86, compared to a current price of JMD23.59 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is JMD899 Mil. AS Bryden & Sons Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH), the current Retained Earnings is JMD899 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 AS Bryden & Sons Holdings (XJAM:ASBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Bryden & Sons Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD23.59 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD37.86.
GuruFocus considers AS Bryden & Sons Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:ASBH:
Retained Earnings: JMD899 Mil
GF Value™: JMD37.86 vs. price of JMD23.59 (37.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:ASBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AS Bryden & Sons Holdings Ltd is a Jamaican-based regional company distributing fast-moving consumer goods. It is the distributor of choice for top international brands, with divisions in Premium Beverages, Food & Grocery, and Home & Hardware. Supported by IT, HR, Operations, Trade Marketing, and a modern warehouse, the Food & Grocery division supplies trusted brands like Oreo and Eve. The Home & Hardware department offers quality products to the retail market, while Premium Beverages provides sought-after drink brands.
67GF Score
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