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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was $1,208.6 Mil.
Lai Sun Garment (International)'s quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jan. 2025 ($1,498.8 Mil) to Jul. 2025 ($0.0 Mil) but then
increased
from Jul. 2025 ($0.0 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($1,208.6 Mil).
Lai Sun Garment (International) (OTCPK:LSIHF) 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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Retained Earnings Chart
Lai Sun Garment (International) 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $1,208.6 Mil mean?
Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,208.6 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lai Sun Garment (International) and its competitors.
Is Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Retained Earnings too high?
Lai Sun Garment (International)'s current Retained Earnings is $1,208.6 Mil. Overall, Lai Sun Garment (International) has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Retained Earnings compare to MMM and HON?
Lai Sun Garment (International)'s Retained Earnings of $1,208.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) and its competitors. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s current Retained Earnings is $1,208.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lai Sun Garment (International) stock overvalued right now?
Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF) has a current Retained Earnings of $1,208.6 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.06, compared to a current price of $0.06 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,208.6 Mil. Lai Sun Garment (International)'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,208.6 Mil as of Jan. 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 Lai Sun Garment (International) (LSIHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lai Sun Garment (International) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.06 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.06.
Key valuation signals for LSIHF:
Retained Earnings: $1,208.6 Mil
GF Value™: $0.06 vs. price of $0.06 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSIHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lai Sun Garment (International) Ltd is a real estate company. The company's principal activities include property development and investment in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas as well as investment in and operation of hotels and restaurants and investment holding. The company operates through nine segments namely, Property development and sales; Property investment; Hotel operation; Restaurant and F&B product sales operations; Media and entertainment; Film and TV program segment; Cinema operation; Theme park operation, and Others. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Property development and sales segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Hong Kong and the rest from Chinese Mainland and Macau, the United Kindom, Vietnam, and other regions.
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