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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Singapore Technologies Engineering's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,336 Mil.
Singapore Technologies Engineering's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,318 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($1,481 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($1,481 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,336 Mil).
Singapore Technologies Engineering's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,173 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,318 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,318 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,336 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.
Singapore Technologies Engineering 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.
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.
Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,336 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Singapore Technologies Engineering and its competitors.
Is Singapore Technologies Engineering's Retained Earnings too high?
Singapore Technologies Engineering's current Retained Earnings is $1,336 Mil. Overall, Singapore Technologies Engineering has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Technologies Engineering's Retained Earnings compare to SPCX and GE?
Singapore Technologies Engineering's Retained Earnings of $1,336 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering and its competitors. Singapore Technologies Engineering's current Retained Earnings is $1,336 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Technologies Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.96, compared to a current price of $8.53 — trading 115.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,336 Mil. Singapore Technologies Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,336 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.
Is Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Technologies Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.53 is trading 115.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.96.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Technologies Engineering to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGGKF:
Retained Earnings: $1,336 Mil
GF Value™: $3.96 vs. price of $8.53 (115.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGGKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Technologies Engineering Business Description
ST Engineering is a Singaporean government-linked commercial and defense engineering group. Its key businesses include aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, in which it is the world's largest independent third-party provider. The company's fastest-growing activities involve applications to defense and smart city solutions where it provides tolling solutions, traffic control systems, command and control dashboards, cybersecurity tools, and other related components. Around two thirds of the company's revenue comes from commercial clients while the remainder is defense.
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