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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Traton SE's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF8,767 Mil.
Traton SE's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (CHF8,449 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF8,452 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (CHF8,452 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (CHF8,767 Mil).
Traton SE's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF5,153 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF7,595 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CHF7,595 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF8,449 Mil).
Traton SE (XSWX:8TRA) 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.
Traton SE Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Traton SE'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 CHF8,767 Mil mean?
Traton SE (XSWX:8TRA) has a Retained Earnings of CHF8,767 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Traton SE and its competitors.
Is Traton SE's Retained Earnings too high?
Traton SE's current Retained Earnings is CHF8,767 Mil.
How does Traton SE's Retained Earnings compare to CAT and DE?
Traton SE's Retained Earnings of CHF8,767 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Traton SE and its competitors. Traton SE's current Retained Earnings is CHF8,767 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Traton SE stock overvalued right now?
Traton SE (XSWX:8TRA) has a current Retained Earnings of CHF8,767 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF28.01, compared to a current price of CHF35.30 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is CHF8,767 Mil. 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 Traton SE (XSWX:8TRA), the current Retained Earnings is CHF8,767 Mil as of Jun. 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.
Traton SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP, one of the world's commercial vehicle manufacturers, with its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck and Bus. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world, this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
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