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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was €14,856 Mil.
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2025 (€15,343 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€0 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 (€0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€14,856 Mil).
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€14,169 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€15,395 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€15,395 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€14,856 Mil).
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) 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 €14,856 Mil mean?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a Retained Earnings of €14,856 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings too high?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Retained Earnings is €14,856 Mil. Overall, China Unicom (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings compare to TMUS and VZ?
China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings of €14,856 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) and its competitors. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s current Retained Earnings is €14,856 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
China Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) has a current Retained Earnings of €14,856 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.88, compared to a current price of €0.78 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €14,856 Mil. China Unicom (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI), the current Retained Earnings is €14,856 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 Unicom (Hong Kong) (FRA:XCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Unicom (Hong Kong) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.78 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XCI:
Retained Earnings: €14,856 Mil
GF Value™: €0.88 vs. price of €0.78 (11.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Unicom is the incumbent fixed-line operator in 10 northern Chinese provinces, as well as the third-largest wireless operator nationwide. As of June 2025, it had around 355 million billing wireless customers and over 125 million fixed-line subscribers. China Unicom also has a growing ICT business. We estimate it has the third largest internet data center business in China with 420,000 cabinets and its Cloud Service revenue is also showing strong growth. It has its own 4G network and shares the radio access function with China Telecom for its 5G network.
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