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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,112 Mil.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($3,500 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,763 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($3,763 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($4,112 Mil).
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($4,341 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,462 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($3,462 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,763 Mil).
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (OTCPK:GNENF) 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.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co 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.
Ganfeng Lithium 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.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF) has a Retained Earnings of $4,112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Retained Earnings is $4,112 Mil. Overall, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Retained Earnings compare to DOW?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Retained Earnings of $4,112 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Retained Earnings is $4,112 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.79 — trading 7.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,112 Mil. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF), the current Retained Earnings is $4,112 Mil as of Mar. 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.79 is trading 7.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
GuruFocus considers Ganfeng Lithium Group Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GNENF:
Retained Earnings: $4,112 Mil
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.79 (7.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNENF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ganfeng is the world's third largest and China's largest lithium compounds producer and the world's largest lithium metals producer in terms of production capacity. The company offers five major categories of more than 40 lithium compounds and metals products, which is one of the most comprehensive product offerings among the suppliers globally. Starting as a midstream manufacturer of lithium compounds and lithium metals, the firm has successfully expanded into a vertically integrated business model with operations along the critical stages of the industry value chain, including upstream lithium extraction, midstream lithium compounds and metals processing, and downstream lithium battery production and recycling.
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