Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Oriental Group Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,347 Mil.
China Oriental Group Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,268 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($2,299 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($2,299 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,347 Mil).
China Oriental Group Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($2,310 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,268 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($2,268 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,347 Mil).
China Oriental Group Co (OTCPK:CUGCF) 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 Oriental Group Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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China Oriental Group Co 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 Oriental Group Co (CUGCF) has a Retained Earnings of $2,347 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Oriental Group Co and its competitors.
Is China Oriental Group Co's Retained Earnings too high?
China Oriental Group Co's current Retained Earnings is $2,347 Mil. Overall, China Oriental Group Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oriental Group Co's Retained Earnings compare to NUE and STLD?
China Oriental Group Co's Retained Earnings of $2,347 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Steel 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 Oriental Group Co and its competitors. China Oriental Group Co's current Retained Earnings is $2,347 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oriental Group Co stock overvalued right now?
China Oriental Group Co (CUGCF) has a current Retained Earnings of $2,347 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.19 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,347 Mil. China Oriental Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 China Oriental Group Co (CUGCF), the current Retained Earnings is $2,347 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 Oriental Group Co (CUGCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oriental Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.19 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.
Key valuation signals for CUGCF:
Retained Earnings: $2,347 Mil
GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.19 (5.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUGCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oriental Group Co Ltd is involved in investment holding and trading of steel products and iron ore. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of iron and steel products, the trading of steel products, iron ore, and related raw materials, the sale of power equipment, and the real estate business. The Group's product offerings mainly include rebars, billets, cold-rolled sheets and galvanized sheets, steel strips and strip products, and H-section steel products, among others. Its operating segments are: Iron and steel, which generates the maximum revenue, and Real estate. Geographically, the Group generates the majority of its revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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