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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Yakult Honsha Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,997 Mil.
Yakult Honsha Co's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($3,606 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,467 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($3,467 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,997 Mil).
Yakult Honsha Co's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($3,468 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($3,670 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2025 ($3,670 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,997 Mil).
Yakult Honsha Co (OTCPK:YKLTY) 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.
Yakult Honsha Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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.
Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) has a Retained Earnings of $2,997 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors.
Is Yakult Honsha Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Yakult Honsha Co's current Retained Earnings is $2,997 Mil. Overall, Yakult Honsha Co has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yakult Honsha Co's Retained Earnings compare to KO and PEP?
Yakult Honsha Co's Retained Earnings of $2,997 Mil can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Beverages - Non-Alcoholic company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Beverages - Non-Alcoholic 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 Yakult Honsha Co and its competitors. Yakult Honsha Co's current Retained Earnings is $2,997 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yakult Honsha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.10, compared to a current price of $8.30 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,997 Mil. Yakult Honsha Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY), the current Retained Earnings is $2,997 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 Yakult Honsha Co (YKLTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yakult Honsha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.30 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.10.
GuruFocus considers Yakult Honsha Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YKLTY:
Retained Earnings: $2,997 Mil
GF Value™: $9.10 vs. price of $8.30 (8.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YKLTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yakult Honsha is a pioneer in probiotics. It launched the probiotic drink Yakult in 1935 after Minoru Shirota's discovery of Lactobacillus casei Shirota, a strain of lactic acid bacteria, which proved to be able to live in the intestines, in 1930. It operates in 40 countries across four continents, selling mainly Yakult probiotic drinks. Apart from the retail outlets, the home delivery channel, served by a team of 83,000 Yakult Ladies globally, contributes about 45% of its probiotic drink volume. Overseas markets contribute 40% of group sales and profits. Yakult has built a meaningful presence in populated emerging markets, including China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Brazil. It plans to step up expansion in the US with a new factory in Georgia, which will triple its US production capacity.
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