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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF15,973 Mil.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2025 (CHF15,154 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (CHF14,828 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (CHF14,828 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF15,973 Mil).
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (CHF14,275 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (CHF15,154 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (CHF15,154 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF15,973 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.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont 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 CHF15,973 Mil mean?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) has a Retained Earnings of CHF15,973 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Compagnie Financiere Richemont and its competitors.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Retained Earnings too high?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Retained Earnings is CHF15,973 Mil. Overall, Compagnie Financiere Richemont has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Retained Earnings compare to TPR and SIG?
Compagnie Financiere Richemont's Retained Earnings of CHF15,973 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont and its competitors. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's current Retained Earnings is CHF15,973 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF145.50, compared to a current price of CHF183.35 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is CHF15,973 Mil. Compagnie Financiere Richemont's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR), the current Retained Earnings is CHF15,973 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 Compagnie Financiere Richemont (XSWX:CFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie Financiere Richemont stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF183.35 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF145.50.
GuruFocus considers Compagnie Financiere Richemont to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:CFR:
Retained Earnings: CHF15,973 Mil
GF Value™: CHF145.50 vs. price of CHF183.35 (26% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:CFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compagnie Financiere Richemont Business Description
Richemont is a luxury goods conglomerate with 20 brands. Jewelry and watch brands make up 87% of sales, but the group is also active in accessories, writing instruments, clothing, and online luxury retail. Richemont's Jewellery Maisons, including Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, account for over 70% of revenue and the vast majority of profits. Its other brands include Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC Schaffhausen, Lange & Soehne, Officine Panerai, Chloe, and Montblanc.
94GF Score
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