Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Water Affairs Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $1,658 Mil.
China Water Affairs Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2024 ($1,626 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($1,615 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($1,615 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($1,658 Mil).
China Water Affairs Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2023 ($1,425 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($1,549 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($1,549 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($1,615 Mil).
China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group 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.
China Water Affairs Group 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,658 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Water Affairs Group and its competitors.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Retained Earnings too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Retained Earnings is $1,658 Mil. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Retained Earnings compare to AWK and WTRG?
China Water Affairs Group's Retained Earnings of $1,658 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. China Water Affairs Group's current Retained Earnings is $1,658 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.56, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,658 Mil. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,658 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.56.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
Retained Earnings: $1,658 Mil
GF Value™: $0.56 vs. price of $0.62 (10.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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