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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Great Eastern Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $8,187 Mil.
Great Eastern Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($7,429 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($7,672 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($7,672 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($8,187 Mil).
Great Eastern Holdings's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($6,347 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($6,747 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($6,747 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($7,672 Mil).
Great Eastern Holdings (OTCPK:GEHDF) 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.
Great Eastern Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Great Eastern Holdings 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.
Great Eastern Holdings (GEHDF) has a Retained Earnings of $8,187 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Great Eastern Holdings and its competitors.
Is Great Eastern Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Great Eastern Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $8,187 Mil. Overall, Great Eastern Holdings has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Eastern Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to AFL and MET?
Great Eastern Holdings' Retained Earnings of $8,187 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Insurance 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 Great Eastern Holdings and its competitors. Great Eastern Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $8,187 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Eastern Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Great Eastern Holdings (GEHDF) has a current Retained Earnings of $8,187 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.17, compared to a current price of $15.17 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $8,187 Mil. Great Eastern Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Great Eastern Holdings (GEHDF), the current Retained Earnings is $8,187 Mil as of Jun. 2026. 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 Great Eastern Holdings (GEHDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Eastern Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.17 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.17.
Key valuation signals for GEHDF:
Retained Earnings: $8,187 Mil
GF Value™: $11.17 vs. price of $15.17 (35.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEHDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Eastern Holdings Ltd provides insurance and investment management services through three segments. The Life Insurance segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, offers life, long-term health, and accident insurance, annuities, and unit-linked products, with revenues from external customers. The Non-Life Insurance segment provides short-term property and casualty, liability, medical, and personal accident coverage, including protection against fire, burglary, and business interruption. The Shareholders segment delivers fund management services across Asia Pacific equities and fixed income portfolios for institutional clients. The company derives the majority of its revenue from Singapore.
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