Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. lastminute.com NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF26.5 Mil.
lastminute.com NV's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (CHF18.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF20.9 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (CHF20.9 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (CHF26.5 Mil).
lastminute.com NV's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (CHF4.3 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (CHF13.8 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (CHF13.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (CHF20.9 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.
lastminute.com NV Retained Earnings Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for lastminute.com NV'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 CHF26.5 Mil mean?
lastminute.com NV (XSWX:LMN) has a Retained Earnings of CHF26.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on lastminute.com NV and its competitors.
Is lastminute.com NV's Retained Earnings too high?
lastminute.com NV's current Retained Earnings is CHF26.5 Mil. Overall, lastminute.com NV has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does lastminute.com NV's Retained Earnings compare to BKNG and ABNB?
lastminute.com NV's Retained Earnings of CHF26.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 lastminute.com NV and its competitors. lastminute.com NV's current Retained Earnings is CHF26.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is lastminute.com NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, lastminute.com NV (XSWX:LMN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF22.48, compared to a current price of CHF12.95 — trading 42.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is CHF26.5 Mil. lastminute.com NV's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 lastminute.com NV (XSWX:LMN), the current Retained Earnings is CHF26.5 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 lastminute.com NV (XSWX:LMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, lastminute.com NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF12.95 is trading 42.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF22.48.
GuruFocus considers lastminute.com NV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LMN:
Retained Earnings: CHF26.5 Mil
GF Value™: CHF22.48 vs. price of CHF12.95 (42.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
lastminute.com N.V. is an online travel group operating as a digital, asset-light platform and virtual tour operator, focused on designing, delivering, and taking responsibility for curated, integrated travel experiences. Its offerings include dynamic holiday packages, flights, hotels, and additional services such as car rentals, experiences, protection products, and deferred payment options, supported by proprietary technology that combines flights, hotels, and ancillary services in real time. The Group operates through key segments, including Packages, Flights, and Hotels, with the Packages segment generating the maximum revenue through bundled travel offerings where the Group is responsible for service fulfillment. Geographically, the UK generates the highest revenue.
70GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:LMN
Retained Earnings is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:LMN has been successfully added to your 
