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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CKM Applied Materials's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$231 Mil.
CKM Applied Materials's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$297 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$358 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (NT$358 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$231 Mil).
CKM Applied Materials's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$395 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$414 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (NT$414 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$358 Mil).
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.
CKM Applied Materials Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CKM Applied Materials'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.
CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) has a Retained Earnings of NT$231 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on CKM Applied Materials and its competitors.
Is CKM Applied Materials' Retained Earnings too high?
CKM Applied Materials' current Retained Earnings is NT$231 Mil. Overall, CKM Applied Materials has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CKM Applied Materials' Retained Earnings compare to TT and JCI?
CKM Applied Materials' Retained Earnings of NT$231 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Construction 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 CKM Applied Materials and its competitors. CKM Applied Materials's current Retained Earnings is NT$231 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CKM Applied Materials stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$31.99, compared to a current price of NT$29.60 — trading 7.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$231 Mil. CKM Applied Materials' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930), the current Retained Earnings is NT$231 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 CKM Applied Materials (ROCO:8930) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CKM Applied Materials stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$29.60 is trading 7.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$31.99.
GuruFocus considers CKM Applied Materials to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8930:
Retained Earnings: NT$231 Mil
GF Value™: NT$31.99 vs. price of NT$29.60 (7.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8930 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CKM Applied Materials Corp is engaged in the manufacturing and sales of light steel frames, metal ceilings, and fireproof doors, along with related import and export operations, as well as the production and distribution of various machinery. It provides ceiling suspension systems, partition framework systems, and metal ceilings with a wide range of applications, including governmental buildings, hospitals, schools, department stores, hotels, factories, public buildings, residential buildings, and commercial buildings. Its products include Ceiling Suspension System, Metal Ceilings, and Micro-perforated acoustic products. The company has one reportable segment and is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of a single product, light steel frames.
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