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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Microware Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was HK$106 Mil.
Microware Group's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2025 (HK$76 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (HK$79 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (HK$79 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (HK$106 Mil).
Microware Group's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 (HK$63 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (HK$76 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 (HK$76 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (HK$106 Mil).
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) 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.
Microware Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microware 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.
Microware Group (HKSE:01985) has a Retained Earnings of HK$106 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Microware Group and its competitors.
Is Microware Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Microware Group's current Retained Earnings is HK$106 Mil. Overall, Microware Group has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microware Group's Retained Earnings compare to IBM and ACN?
Microware Group's Retained Earnings of HK$106 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Microware Group and its competitors. Microware Group's current Retained Earnings is HK$106 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microware Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group (HKSE:01985) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.15, compared to a current price of HK$2.51 — trading 117.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is HK$106 Mil. Microware Group's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985), the current Retained Earnings is HK$106 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 Microware Group (HKSE:01985) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microware Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$2.51 is trading 117.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.15.
GuruFocus considers Microware Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:01985:
Retained Earnings: HK$106 Mil
GF Value™: HK$1.15 vs. price of HK$2.51 (117.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:01985 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microware Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company is principally engaged in the provision of IT infrastructure solutions services and IT managed services in Hong Kong. The group strives to provide one-stop IT experience that begins with consultation and advice; semiconductor products, hardware and/or software procurement; implementation; and management and maintenance of the IT infrastructure solutions. Its operating segment includes IT infrastructure solution services business; and IT managed services business of which the majority of revenue is derived from IT infrastructure solution services business. Its revenue is derived from its operation in Hong Kong.
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