TT International (SGX:T09) Retained Earnings: S$-529.97 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)

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What is TT International Retained Earnings?

TT International SGX:T09 Retained Earnings is S$-529.97 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. TT International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was S$-529.97 Mil.

TT International's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2025 (S$-527.97 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (S$-529.02 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (S$-529.02 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (S$-529.97 Mil).

TT International's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2023 (S$-512.34 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (S$-523.26 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2024 (S$-523.26 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (S$-527.97 Mil).

TT International  (SGX:T09) 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.

TT International Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for TT International's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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TT International Retained Earnings Chart

TT International Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Retained Earnings
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TT International Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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TT International 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of S$-529.97 Mil mean?
TT International (SGX:T09) has a Retained Earnings of S$-529.97 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on TT International and its competitors.
Is TT International's Retained Earnings too high?
TT International's current Retained Earnings is S$-529.97 Mil.
How does TT International's Retained Earnings compare to ORLY and AZO?
TT International's Retained Earnings of S$-529.97 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 TT International and its competitors. TT International's current Retained Earnings is S$-529.97 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TT International stock overvalued right now?
TT International (SGX:T09) has a current Retained Earnings of S$-529.97 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.01, compared to a current price of S$0.01 — trading 40% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is S$-529.97 Mil. 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 TT International (SGX:T09), the current Retained Earnings is S$-529.97 Mil as of Sep. 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.

TT International Business Description

Address 10 Toh Guan Road, No 05-01, Singapore, SGP, 608838
TT International Ltd is engaged in retailing, distributing, and trading consumer electronics and furniture, electrical, and furnishing products. The company's operating segment includes Retail; Distribution and trading; Warehousing and logistics services and Others. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and also has a presence in East Asia, as well as Africa and the Middle East. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Retail segment, which is engaged in the sale of consumer products to its retail customers through its retail outlets.