Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings (HKSE:08052) Retained Earnings: HK$-159.1 Mil (As of Jun. 2025)

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What is Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Retained Earnings?

Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings HKSE:08052 Retained Earnings is HK$-159.1 Mil as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was HK$-159.1 Mil.

Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2024 (HK$-159.9 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (HK$-166.6 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (HK$-166.6 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (HK$-159.1 Mil).

Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (HK$-172.2 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (HK$-157.2 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (HK$-157.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (HK$-166.6 Mil).


Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings  (HKSE:08052) 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.


Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
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Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
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Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings 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$-159.1 Mil mean?
Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings (HKSE:08052) has a Retained Earnings of HK$-159.1 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings' current Retained Earnings is HK$-159.1 Mil.
How does Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to LVS and MGM?
Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings' Retained Earnings of HK$-159.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings and its competitors. Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings's current Retained Earnings is HK$-159.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings (HKSE:08052) has a current Retained Earnings of HK$-159.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.04, compared to a current price of HK$0.04 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is HK$-159.1 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 Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings (HKSE:08052), the current Retained Earnings is HK$-159.1 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.

Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Business Description

Address 87 Hung To Road, Unit 3C, 3rd Floor, Yue Xiu Industrial Building, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, HKG
Luk Hing Entertainment Group Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. It is engaged in the food and beverage and entertainment industry. The company's principal activities are the operation of clubs and restaurants, organizing music-related featured events as well as granting loans to entities in the food and beverage and entertainment industry. It generates its revenue in the form of sponsorship income, entrance fee income, loan interest income, and sale of food, beverage, and other products. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from Hong Kong.