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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Everbright Water's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $974.8 Mil.
China Everbright Water's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($924.9 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($931.1 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($931.1 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($974.8 Mil).
China Everbright Water's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($807.5 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($882.9 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($882.9 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($931.1 Mil).
China Everbright Water (OTCPK:BOTRF) 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.
China Everbright Water Retained Earnings Historical Data
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China Everbright Water 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.
China Everbright Water (BOTRF) has a Retained Earnings of $974.8 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Everbright Water and its competitors.
Is China Everbright Water's Retained Earnings too high?
China Everbright Water's current Retained Earnings is $974.8 Mil. Overall, China Everbright Water has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Everbright Water's Retained Earnings compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Everbright Water's Retained Earnings of $974.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 - Regulated company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 China Everbright Water and its competitors. China Everbright Water's current Retained Earnings is $974.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Everbright Water stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water (BOTRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.12, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 43.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $974.8 Mil. China Everbright Water's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF), the current Retained Earnings is $974.8 Mil as of Jun. 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 China Everbright Water (BOTRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Everbright Water stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 43.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.12.
GuruFocus considers China Everbright Water to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOTRF:
Retained Earnings: $974.8 Mil
GF Value™: $0.12 vs. price of $0.17 (43.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOTRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Everbright Water Ltd provides water supply, wastewater treatment, sludge treatment, and other environmental services. The company operates in one segment: Water environment management - Engagement in municipal wastewater treatment, industrial wastewater treatment, water supply, reusable water, sludge treatment and disposal, sponge city construction, river-basin ecological restoration, livestock and poultry manure resources utilization, research and development (R&D) of water environment technologies and engineering construction. Geographically, the company operates in the Chinese Mainland and Germany.
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