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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Tower's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,871 Mil.
China Tower's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,397 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($2,482 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($2,482 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,871 Mil).
China Tower's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($2,274 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,397 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,397 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,871 Mil).
China Tower (OTCPK:CTOWY) 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 Tower Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Tower'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.
China Tower (CTOWY) has a Retained Earnings of $2,871 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Tower and its competitors.
Is China Tower's Retained Earnings too high?
China Tower's current Retained Earnings is $2,871 Mil. Overall, China Tower has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Tower's Retained Earnings compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Tower's Retained Earnings of $2,871 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 China Tower and its competitors. China Tower's current Retained Earnings is $2,871 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Tower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower (CTOWY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.03, compared to a current price of $14.93 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,871 Mil. China Tower's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 Tower (CTOWY), the current Retained Earnings is $2,871 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 China Tower (CTOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Tower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.93 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.03.
GuruFocus considers China Tower to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CTOWY:
Retained Earnings: $2,871 Mil
GF Value™: $17.03 vs. price of $14.93 (12.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTOWY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Tower Corp Ltd is a telecommunications tower infrastructure service provider. It is principally engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of base station ancillary facilities such as telecommunications towers, public network coverage in high-speed railways and subways, and large-scale indoor Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). The Group's various operating divisions are Tower business, DAS business, Smart Tower business, and Energy business. Geographically, the Group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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