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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Steel's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $73 Mil.
China Steel's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($137 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($138 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($138 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($73 Mil).
China Steel's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($629 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($526 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($526 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($138 Mil).
China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) 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.
China Steel Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Steel'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.
China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) has a Retained Earnings of $73 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Steel and its competitors.
Is China Steel's Retained Earnings too high?
China Steel's current Retained Earnings is $73 Mil. Overall, China Steel has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Steel's Retained Earnings compare to NUE and STLD?
China Steel's Retained Earnings of $73 Mil can be compared against companies in the Steel 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 Steel company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Steel 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 China Steel and its competitors. China Steel's current Retained Earnings is $73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Steel stock overvalued right now?
China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) has a current Retained Earnings of $73 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.18, compared to a current price of $14.20 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $73 Mil. China Steel's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 China Steel (LUX:CHSTC), the current Retained Earnings is $73 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 China Steel (LUX:CHSTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Steel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $14.20 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $15.18.
Key valuation signals for LUX:CHSTC:
Retained Earnings: $73 Mil
GF Value™: $15.18 vs. price of $14.20 (6.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:CHSTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Steel Corp is a steelmaker in Taiwan. It manufactures and sells steel products and engages in mechanical, communications, and electrical engineering. The company's product portfolio includes plates, bars, wire rods, hot and cold rolled coils, electro-galvanized coils, electrical steel coils, and hot-dip galvanized coils. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Steel Department and Non-Steel Department. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Steel department segment, which manufactures and sells steel products. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by Vietnam, Malaysia, India, China, and other regions.
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