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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$0 Mil.
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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
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.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) has a Retained Earnings of HK$0 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings too high?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Retained Earnings is HK$0 Mil. Overall, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings compare to KHC and GIS?
Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s Retained Earnings of HK$0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) and its competitors. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s current Retained Earnings is HK$0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$8.25, compared to a current price of HK$11.30 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is HK$0 Mil. Lam Soon (Hong Kong)'s overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411), the current Retained Earnings is HK$0 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 Lam Soon (Hong Kong) (HKSE:00411) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lam Soon (Hong Kong) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$11.30 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$8.25.
GuruFocus considers Lam Soon (Hong Kong) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00411:
Retained Earnings: HK$0 Mil
GF Value™: HK$8.25 vs. price of HK$11.30 (37% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00411 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lam Soon (Hong Kong) Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing of food and detergent products. The company's business segments are based on its activities and include Food and Home Care. The Food segment involves the manufacturing and distribution of food products such as flour, edible oils, and vegetable fats. The Home Care segment covers the manufacturing and distribution of household cleaning products, including liquid dishwashing detergent, laundry powder, liquid laundry detergent, fabric softener, floor cleaner, and industrial marble cleanser. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Food segment activities. It operates in Hong Kong and international markets, with the majority of its revenue derived from Mainland China.
68GF Score
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