V.S. International Group (HKSE:01002) Retained Earnings: HK$-241.9 Mil (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is V.S. International Group Retained Earnings?

V.S. International Group HKSE:01002 +4.17% Retained Earnings is HK$-241.9 Mil as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. V.S. International Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-241.9 Mil.

V.S. International Group's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jan. 2024 (HK$-225.2 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (HK$-232.1 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2024 (HK$-232.1 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (HK$-241.9 Mil).

V.S. International Group's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2021 (HK$-72.7 Mil) to Jul. 2022 (HK$-207.5 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2022 (HK$-207.5 Mil) to Jul. 2023 (HK$-217.9 Mil).

V.S. International Group  (HKSE:01002) 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.

V.S. International Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for V.S. International Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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V.S. International Group Retained Earnings Chart

V.S. International Group Annual Data
Trend Jul14 Jul15 Jul16 Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23
Retained Earnings
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V.S. International Group Semi-Annual Data
Jul15 Jan16 Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jun25
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V.S. International Group 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of HK$-241.9 Mil mean?
V.S. International Group (HKSE:01002) has a Retained Earnings of HK$-241.9 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on V.S. International Group and its competitors.
Is V.S. International Group's Retained Earnings too high?
V.S. International Group's current Retained Earnings is HK$-241.9 Mil.
How does V.S. International Group's Retained Earnings compare to LIN and SHW?
V.S. International Group's Retained Earnings of HK$-241.9 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 V.S. International Group and its competitors. V.S. International Group's current Retained Earnings is HK$-241.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is V.S. International Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, V.S. International Group (HKSE:01002) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.19, compared to a current price of HK$0.05 — trading 73.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is HK$-241.9 Mil. 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 V.S. International Group (HKSE:01002), the current Retained Earnings is HK$-241.9 Mil as of Jun. 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.

V.S. International Group Business Description

Address 1 Connaught Place, 40th Floor, Jardine House, Central, Hong kong, HKG
V.S. International Group Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the plastic injection and moulding business. It operates in three segments. The Plastic injection and moulding segment, which is the key revenue driver, manufactures and sells plastic moulded products and parts; the Assembling of electronic products segment assembles and sells electronic products, this segment also includes processing fees generated from assembling electronic products; the Mould design and fabrication segment manufactures and sells plastic injection moulds.