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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. TPG Telecom's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-7,264 Mil.
TPG Telecom's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-7,224 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-7,330 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 (A$-7,330 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-7,264 Mil).
TPG Telecom's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (A$-6,782 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-7,224 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-7,224 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-7,264 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.
TPG Telecom Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TPG Telecom'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 A$-7,264 Mil mean?
TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) has a Retained Earnings of A$-7,264 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on TPG Telecom and its competitors.
Is TPG Telecom's Retained Earnings too high?
TPG Telecom's current Retained Earnings is A$-7,264 Mil. Overall, TPG Telecom has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TPG Telecom's Retained Earnings compare to VZ and TMUS?
TPG Telecom's Retained Earnings of A$-7,264 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on TPG Telecom and its competitors. TPG Telecom's current Retained Earnings is A$-7,264 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TPG Telecom stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.52, compared to a current price of A$3.62 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$-7,264 Mil. TPG Telecom's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG), the current Retained Earnings is A$-7,264 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 TPG Telecom (ASX:TPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TPG Telecom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$3.62 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.52.
GuruFocus considers TPG Telecom to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:TPG:
Retained Earnings: A$-7,264 Mil
GF Value™: A$4.52 vs. price of A$3.62 (19.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:TPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TPG Telecom is Australia's third-largest telecom services company. It offers mobile, fixed-line broadband and telephony solutions. The group's mobile business caters to all market segments spanning consumer, small business, corporate, wholesale, and government. TPG Telecom has grown substantially since listing on the ASX in 2008, via organic growth and acquisitions, and culminated with the July 2020 Vodafone Hutchison Australia merger, the third-ranked mobile network operator in Australia. It owns an extensive stable of infrastructure assets, including a nationwide mobile network that is upgrading to 5G wireless. In July 2025, TPG sold its fiber assets for AUD 5.3 billion to Vocus.
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