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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. LC Group Holding's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was HK$1,447 Mil.
LC Group Holding's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 (HK$1,376 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (HK$1,403 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 (HK$1,403 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (HK$1,447 Mil).
LC Group Holding's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (HK$1,023 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (HK$1,376 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (HK$1,376 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (HK$1,447 Mil).
LC Group Holding (HKSE:02490) 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.
LC Group Holding Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LC Group Holding'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$1,447 Mil mean?
LC Group Holding (HKSE:02490) has a Retained Earnings of HK$1,447 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on LC Group Holding and its competitors.
Is LC Group Holding's Retained Earnings too high?
LC Group Holding's current Retained Earnings is HK$1,447 Mil. Overall, LC Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LC Group Holding's Retained Earnings compare to UPS and FDX?
LC Group Holding's Retained Earnings of HK$1,447 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 LC Group Holding and its competitors. LC Group Holding's current Retained Earnings is HK$1,447 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LC Group Holding stock overvalued right now?
LC Group Holding (HKSE:02490) has a current Retained Earnings of HK$1,447 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is HK$1,447 Mil. LC Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 LC Group Holding (HKSE:02490), the current Retained Earnings is HK$1,447 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.
LC Logistics Inc together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated cross-border logistics service provider. The Group provides services that cover all aspects of the cross-border logistics process, including cargo pick-up and sorting, customs clearance, cross-border seaborne transportation, warehouse transit, and last-mile delivery. Additionally, it also offers time charter services to its customers by hiring out various types of vessels owned by the group or chartered in from third parties. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from its business in the Chinese mainland, and the rest from other countries.
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