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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sime Darby Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,674 Mil.
Sime Darby Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($2,300 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,474 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($2,474 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,674 Mil).
Sime Darby Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2023 ($1,399 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($1,886 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2024 ($1,886 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($2,362 Mil).
Sime Darby Bhd (OTCPK:SMEBF) 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.
Sime Darby Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sime Darby Bhd'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.
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a Retained Earnings of $2,674 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors.
Is Sime Darby Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Sime Darby Bhd's current Retained Earnings is $2,674 Mil. Overall, Sime Darby Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sime Darby Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to TSLA and GM?
Sime Darby Bhd's Retained Earnings of $2,674 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Sime Darby Bhd and its competitors. Sime Darby Bhd's current Retained Earnings is $2,674 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sime Darby Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) has a current Retained Earnings of $2,674 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.66, compared to a current price of $0.56 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,674 Mil. Sime Darby Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF), the current Retained Earnings is $2,674 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 Sime Darby Bhd (SMEBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sime Darby Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.56 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.66.
Key valuation signals for SMEBF:
Retained Earnings: $2,674 Mil
GF Value™: $0.66 vs. price of $0.56 (15.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SMEBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sime Darby Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. It organizes itself into four segments, based on business type: motors, industrial, UMW, Corporate, and others. Its industrial segment, the majority revenue-generating segment, offers sales, rentals, and servicing of equipment, while the motors segment focuses on vehicle assembly, distribution, and related after-sales services. The company operates principally in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly Malaysia, with additional presence in markets in several countries through its subsidiaries and regional operations. Its business model emphasizes expanding its footprint in key sectors and leveraging established brands to capture growth across multiple geographic markets.
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