Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD) Retained Earnings: CHF5,058 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is Galderma Group AG Retained Earnings?

Galderma Group AG XSWX:GALD -0.85% 14 Retained Earnings is CHF5,058 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GALD with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Galderma Group AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF5,058 Mil.

Galderma Group AG's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF5,061 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (CHF4,799 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (CHF4,799 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF5,058 Mil).

Galderma Group AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 (CHF-779 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF5,061 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (CHF5,061 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF5,058 Mil).

Galderma Group AG  (XSWX:GALD) 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.

Galderma Group AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Galderma Group AG Retained Earnings Chart

Galderma Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
0.00 0.00 -779.19 5,060.72 5,057.92

Galderma Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -779.19 4,888.19 5,060.72 4,798.69 5,057.92
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Galderma Group AG 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of CHF5,058 Mil mean?
Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD) has a Retained Earnings of CHF5,058 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Galderma Group AG and its competitors.
Is Galderma Group AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Galderma Group AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF5,058 Mil. Overall, Galderma Group AG has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galderma Group AG's Retained Earnings compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Galderma Group AG's Retained Earnings of CHF5,058 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Galderma Group AG and its competitors. Galderma Group AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF5,058 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galderma Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD) has a current Retained Earnings of CHF5,058 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is CHF5,058 Mil. Galderma Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Galderma Group AG (XSWX:GALD), the current Retained Earnings is CHF5,058 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Galderma Group AG Business Description

Address Zahlerweg 10, Zug, CHE, 6300
Galderma was formed in 1981 as a joint venture between Nestle and L'Oreal. It subsequently became a subsidiary of Nestle, called Nestle Skin Health, before being carved out and launched as a stand-alone company in 2019, acquired by a consortium led by Sweden-based EQT fund. The company went public in March 2024 and is listed on the SIX Swiss exchange. Galderma's science-based portfolio spans multiple dermatology categories, including injectable aesthetics, dermatological skincare, and therapeutic dermatology. It derives around 40% of net sales from the US and employs more than 7,500 people.
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