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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $299 Mil.
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($324 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($286 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($286 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($299 Mil).
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($964 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($306 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($306 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($286 Mil).
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (OTCPK:MAANF) 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.
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co 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.
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Retained Earnings Chart
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co 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.
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF) has a Retained Earnings of $299 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Maanshan Iron And Steel Co and its competitors.
Is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's current Retained Earnings is $299 Mil. Overall, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Retained Earnings compare to NUE and STLD?
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's Retained Earnings of $299 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co and its competitors. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's current Retained Earnings is $299 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maanshan Iron And Steel Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.28, compared to a current price of $0.21 — trading 24.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $299 Mil. Maanshan Iron And Steel Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF), the current Retained Earnings is $299 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 Maanshan Iron And Steel Co (MAANF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maanshan Iron And Steel Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.21 is trading 24.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.28.
GuruFocus considers Maanshan Iron And Steel Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAANF:
Retained Earnings: $299 Mil
GF Value™: $0.28 vs. price of $0.21 (24.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAANF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maanshan Iron And Steel Co Ltd produces and sells iron and steel products. Its main production processes include iron making, steel making, steel rolling, etc. The Group's key product is steel, which includes four product series of special steel, wheels and axles, long products, and plates. It offers casting round billet, special steel bar, train wheels, axles, wheelsets, section steel, wire rods, hot-rolled plate and cold-rolled plate coils, galvanized plates, color-coated plates, and other products, which are widely used in aviation, railway, ocean, automobile, household appliance, shipbuilding, construction, machinery manufacturing, and other fields. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from the Chinese Mainland, and the rest from Hong Kong and other overseas markets.
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