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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was ¥4,464 Mil.
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (¥3,984 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥4,221 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (¥4,221 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (¥4,464 Mil).
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (¥2,433 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥3,388 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (¥3,388 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (¥4,221 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.
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium 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.
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) has a Retained Earnings of ¥4,464 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Shanghai Huafon Aluminium and its competitors.
Is Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Retained Earnings too high?
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's current Retained Earnings is ¥4,464 Mil. Overall, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Retained Earnings compare to AA?
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's Retained Earnings of ¥4,464 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium and its competitors. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's current Retained Earnings is ¥4,464 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai Huafon Aluminium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥23.35, compared to a current price of ¥14.98 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is ¥4,464 Mil. Shanghai Huafon Aluminium's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702), the current Retained Earnings is ¥4,464 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 Shanghai Huafon Aluminium (SHSE:601702) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥14.98 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥23.35.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai Huafon Aluminium to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:601702:
Retained Earnings: ¥4,464 Mil
GF Value™: ¥23.35 vs. price of ¥14.98 (35.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:601702 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Corp is engaged in production and sales of aluminum sheet, strip and foil. The company's products include brazed heat exchangers material; water tanks, heaters, air coolers; condenser; evaporator, heater, oil cooler; and Other Industrial Products Materials. Its products line covers all kinds of alloyed material and specifications which is widely used in the automobile and construction machinery and equipment cooling systems, power station cooling system, micro-channel cooler and all kinds of both commercial and residential air-conditioners. It also processes all kinds of aluminum products processing 1,3,4,5,7 series, which are widely used in transportation construction, food packaging, electronics information industry and other fields.
82GF Score
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