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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Huber& Suhner AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF717.0 Mil.
Huber& Suhner AG's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (CHF697.2 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (CHF680.9 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (CHF680.9 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF717.0 Mil).
Huber& Suhner AG's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF651.0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF697.2 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CHF697.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF717.0 Mil).
Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) 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.
Huber& Suhner AG Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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 CHF717.0 Mil mean?
Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) has a Retained Earnings of CHF717.0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Huber& Suhner AG and its competitors.
Is Huber& Suhner AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Huber& Suhner AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF717.0 Mil. Overall, Huber& Suhner AG has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Huber& Suhner AG's Retained Earnings compare to CSCO and CIEN?
Huber& Suhner AG's Retained Earnings of CHF717.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Huber& Suhner AG and its competitors. Huber& Suhner AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF717.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Huber& Suhner AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF82.84, compared to a current price of CHF190.80 — trading 130.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is CHF717.0 Mil. Huber& Suhner AG's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN), the current Retained Earnings is CHF717.0 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.
Is Huber& Suhner AG (XSWX:HUBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Huber& Suhner AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF190.80 is trading 130.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF82.84.
GuruFocus considers Huber& Suhner AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HUBN:
Retained Earnings: CHF717.0 Mil
GF Value™: CHF82.84 vs. price of CHF190.80 (130.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HUBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Huber& Suhner AG is a Switzerland-based company that designs and creates connections for data and power transmission. It specializes in electrical and optical connectivity components and system solutions that deliver high performance, quality, reliability, and a long service life even under the toughest of conditions. The company has three reportable segments Industry, Communication, and Transportation. It generates the majority of revenue from the Industry segment. Its product portfolio includes radio frequency and microwave products; fiber-optic products involving ultra-high data transmission speeds; low-frequency products such as databus, signal, and power cables; and passive components such as cables, connectors, assemblies, and antennas.
79GF Score
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