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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CLP257,211 Mil.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (CLP226,028 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CLP226,510 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (CLP226,510 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CLP257,211 Mil).
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (CLP203,896 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CLP201,622 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CLP201,622 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CLP226,510 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.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas 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.
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 CLP257,211 Mil mean?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) has a Retained Earnings of CLP257,211 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Retained Earnings too high?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' current Retained Earnings is CLP257,211 Mil. Overall, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Retained Earnings compare to AWK and WTRG?
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' Retained Earnings of CLP257,211 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas and its competitors. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas's current Retained Earnings is CLP257,211 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CLP830.11, compared to a current price of CLP921.89 — trading 11.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is CLP257,211 Mil. Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM), the current Retained Earnings is CLP257,211 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 Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas (XSGO:IAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CLP921.89 is trading 11.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CLP830.11.
GuruFocus considers Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSGO:IAM:
Retained Earnings: CLP257,211 Mil
GF Value™: CLP830.11 vs. price of CLP921.89 (11.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSGO:IAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA provides water transport and sanitation services. Through the operation of its sanitation companies, the company offers comprehensive management of the water cycle, a process that includes the capture of raw water; production, transport and distribution of potable water; and collection, treatment, and disposal of wastewater. The company organized into two business segments: Water and Non-water. The Water segment consists only of sanitation services. The Non-Water segment consists of services related to environmental analysis, liquid waste treatment (Riles), comprehensive engineering services, plus the sale of products related to the sanitation services and energy projects.
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