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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. United Energy Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$7,898 Mil.
United Energy Group's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 (HK$6,783 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (HK$7,525 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 (HK$7,525 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (HK$7,898 Mil).
United Energy Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (HK$5,225 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (HK$6,783 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (HK$6,783 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (HK$7,898 Mil).
United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) 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.
United Energy Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Energy Group'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of HK$7,898 Mil mean?
United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) has a Retained Earnings of HK$7,898 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on United Energy Group and its competitors.
Is United Energy Group's Retained Earnings too high?
United Energy Group's current Retained Earnings is HK$7,898 Mil. Overall, United Energy Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Energy Group's Retained Earnings compare to COP and EOG?
United Energy Group's Retained Earnings of HK$7,898 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas 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 United Energy Group and its competitors. United Energy Group's current Retained Earnings is HK$7,898 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Energy Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.60, compared to a current price of HK$0.36 — trading 40.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is HK$7,898 Mil. United Energy Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 United Energy Group (HKSE:00467), the current Retained Earnings is HK$7,898 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 United Energy Group (HKSE:00467) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Energy Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.36 is trading 40.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.60.
GuruFocus considers United Energy Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:00467:
Retained Earnings: HK$7,898 Mil
GF Value™: HK$0.60 vs. price of HK$0.36 (40.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:00467 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Energy Group Ltd is an integrated energy company based in Hong Kong, with business presence in South Asia, MENA and Europe. The Group is principally engaged in upstream oil and natural gas, clean energy and energy trading businesses. It operates through three reportable segments: Exploration and Production, which involves activities relating to the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas in Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa; Trading, which involves activities relating to trading of energy products, including petrochemical; and Clean Energy Business, which involves sales of electricity generated from wind power and solar power. The Group generates maximum revenue from Hong Kong.
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