CGTL (Creative Global Technology Holdings) Retained Earnings: $0.09 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)

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CGTL Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd CGTL
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What is Creative Global Technology Holdings Retained Earnings?

Creative Global Technology Holdings CGTL +0.73% 22 Retained Earnings is $0.09 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates CGTL with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Creative Global Technology Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $0.09 Mil.

Creative Global Technology Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2024 ($13.46 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($-1.80 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2025 ($-1.80 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($0.09 Mil).

Creative Global Technology Holdings's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($9.17 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($13.46 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 ($13.46 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($0.09 Mil).


Creative Global Technology Holdings  (NAS:CGTL) 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.


Creative Global Technology Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Creative Global Technology Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Creative Global Technology Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Retained Earnings
2.61 6.02 9.17 13.46 0.09

Creative Global Technology Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 9.17 10.70 13.46 -1.80 0.09
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Creative Global Technology Holdings 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 $0.09 Mil mean?
Creative Global Technology Holdings (CGTL) has a Retained Earnings of $0.09 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Creative Global Technology Holdings and its competitors.
Is Creative Global Technology Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Creative Global Technology Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $0.09 Mil. Overall, Creative Global Technology Holdings has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Global Technology Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to JBDI and BWTL?
Creative Global Technology Holdings' Retained Earnings of $0.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Creative Global Technology Holdings and its competitors. Creative Global Technology Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $0.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Global Technology Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Creative Global Technology Holdings (CGTL) has a current Retained Earnings of $0.09 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $0.09 Mil. Creative Global Technology Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 4 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 Creative Global Technology Holdings (CGTL), the current Retained Earnings is $0.09 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.

Creative Global Technology Holdings Business Description

Address 26 Hung To Road, Unit 03, 22nd Floor, Westin Centre, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HKG
Creative Global Technology Holdings Ltd conducts its business through its subsidiary, which is a Hong Kong-based company sourcing and reselling recycled consumer electronic devices, currently mostly smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
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