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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ACpay Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$-174.4 Mil.
ACpay Co's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$-91.2 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (NT$-85.5 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 (NT$-85.5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-174.4 Mil).
ACpay Co's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (NT$-69.5 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$-91.2 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (NT$-91.2 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-174.4 Mil).
ACpay Co (ROCO:6984) 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.
ACpay Co Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACpay Co'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 NT$-174.4 Mil mean?
ACpay Co (ROCO:6984) has a Retained Earnings of NT$-174.4 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ACpay Co and its competitors.
Is ACpay Co's Retained Earnings too high?
ACpay Co's current Retained Earnings is NT$-174.4 Mil. Overall, ACpay Co has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACpay Co's Retained Earnings compare to MSFT and ORCL?
ACpay Co's Retained Earnings of NT$-174.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ACpay Co and its competitors. ACpay Co's current Retained Earnings is NT$-174.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACpay Co stock overvalued right now?
ACpay Co (ROCO:6984) has a current Retained Earnings of NT$-174.4 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is NT$-174.4 Mil. ACpay Co's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 ACpay Co (ROCO:6984), the current Retained Earnings is NT$-174.4 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.
ACpay Co Ltd is a fintech company providing payment and e-commerce solutions. The company provides integrated offline cash flow services by offering Wireless credit card machines, also it has online cash flow method where in they eliminate physical boundaries and create unlimited value.
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