Timah Resources (ASX:TML) Retained Earnings: A$-9.73 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Timah Resources Retained Earnings?

Timah Resources ASX:TML Retained Earnings is A$-9.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Timah Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-9.73 Mil.

Timah Resources's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-9.37 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-9.58 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (A$-9.58 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-9.73 Mil).

Timah Resources's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (A$-7.36 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-9.37 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-9.37 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-9.73 Mil).

Timah Resources  (ASX:TML) 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.

Timah Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Timah Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Timah Resources Retained Earnings Chart

Timah Resources Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
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Timah Resources Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.36 -7.18 -9.37 -9.58 -9.73

Timah Resources 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of A$-9.73 Mil mean?
Timah Resources (ASX:TML) has a Retained Earnings of A$-9.73 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Timah Resources and its competitors.
Is Timah Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Timah Resources' current Retained Earnings is A$-9.73 Mil.
How does Timah Resources' Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Timah Resources' Retained Earnings of A$-9.73 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Timah Resources and its competitors. Timah Resources's current Retained Earnings is A$-9.73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Timah Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Timah Resources (ASX:TML) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.03, compared to a current price of A$0.05 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$-9.73 Mil. 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 Timah Resources (ASX:TML), the current Retained Earnings is A$-9.73 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.

Timah Resources Business Description

Address 28 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne, VIC, AUS, 3053
Timah Resources Ltd engages in the generation of renewable energy power. It operates a biogas power generation plant through its subsidiary in Malaysia, which uses Palm Oil Mill Effluent to produce Methane Gas, which is then used as fuel to run Gas Engines to generate green and renewable energy. The company operates in two geographical segments: Malaysia, which derives key revenue, and Australia.