Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Gas Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $5,549 Mil.
China Gas Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2024 ($5,542 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($5,385 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($5,385 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($5,549 Mil).
China Gas Holdings's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2023 ($5,277 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($5,301 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($5,301 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($5,385 Mil).
China Gas Holdings (OTCPK:CGHOF) 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 Gas Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Gas Holdings's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
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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.
China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) has a Retained Earnings of $5,549 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Gas Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Gas Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
China Gas Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $5,549 Mil. Overall, China Gas Holdings has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Gas Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to ATO and NI?
China Gas Holdings' Retained Earnings of $5,549 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 Gas Holdings and its competitors. China Gas Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $5,549 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Gas Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.91, compared to a current price of $0.95 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $5,549 Mil. China Gas Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Gas Holdings (CGHOF), the current Retained Earnings is $5,549 Mil as of Sep. 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 China Gas Holdings (CGHOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Gas Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.95 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.91.
GuruFocus considers China Gas Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CGHOF:
Retained Earnings: $5,549 Mil
GF Value™: $0.91 vs. price of $0.95 (4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGHOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Gas Holdings is involved in the wholesale and retail businesses of natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas in China. As of fiscal 2025 (ended March 31, 2025), the group had secured a total of 662 piped gas concessions and 488 compressed natural gas/liquefied natural gas refilling stations for vehicles in China. In total, CGH has connected 48.5 million residential households and achieved a penetration rate of 72.9%.
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