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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Central China Real Estate's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2,131 Mil.
Central China Real Estate's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-1,641 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-1,841 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($-1,841 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,131 Mil).
Central China Real Estate's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-1,206 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,641 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-1,641 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,131 Mil).
Central China Real Estate (OTCPK:CNLLF) 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.
Central China Real Estate Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Central China Real Estate 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-2,131 Mil mean?
Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) has a Retained Earnings of $-2,131 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Central China Real Estate and its competitors.
Is Central China Real Estate's Retained Earnings too high?
Central China Real Estate's current Retained Earnings is $-2,131 Mil. Overall, Central China Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central China Real Estate's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Central China Real Estate's Retained Earnings of $-2,131 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Real Estate 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 Central China Real Estate and its competitors. Central China Real Estate's current Retained Earnings is $-2,131 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central China Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-2,131 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $0.01 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-2,131 Mil. Central China Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Central China Real Estate (CNLLF), the current Retained Earnings is $-2,131 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 Central China Real Estate (CNLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central China Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.01 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02.
Key valuation signals for CNLLF:
Retained Earnings: $-2,131 Mil
GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $0.01 (43% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CNLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central China Real Estate Ltd is a Hong Kong-based investment holding company principally engaged in property development, property leasing and hotel operations. The company's main businesses include the development of property projects for sales and rental, as well as hotel operations. Its properties include Zhengzhou Tianzhu, Zhengzhou Triumph Plaza, Pingdingshan Eighteen Cities, and Jiaozuo Xiuwu Forest Peninsula, among others. Its hotels include Le Meridien Zhengzhou, Aloft Zhengzhou Shangjie, and Holiday Inn Nanyang, among others. The Company is also involved in the businesses of cultural tourism projects and light-asset model projects. The Company mainly operates businesses in Henan, China.
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