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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Oriental Union Chemical's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-127 Mil.
Oriental Union Chemical's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (NT$-511 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-891 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$-891 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$-127 Mil).
Oriental Union Chemical's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$302 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$483 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (NT$483 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-891 Mil).
Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) 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.
Oriental Union Chemical Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Oriental Union Chemical 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of NT$-127 Mil mean?
Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) has a Retained Earnings of NT$-127 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Oriental Union Chemical and its competitors.
Is Oriental Union Chemical's Retained Earnings too high?
Oriental Union Chemical's current Retained Earnings is NT$-127 Mil. Overall, Oriental Union Chemical has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oriental Union Chemical's Retained Earnings compare to DOW?
Oriental Union Chemical's Retained Earnings of NT$-127 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Oriental Union Chemical and its competitors. Oriental Union Chemical's current Retained Earnings is NT$-127 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oriental Union Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.24, compared to a current price of NT$15.25 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$-127 Mil. Oriental Union Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710), the current Retained Earnings is NT$-127 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 Oriental Union Chemical (TPE:1710) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oriental Union Chemical stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.25 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.24.
GuruFocus considers Oriental Union Chemical to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1710:
Retained Earnings: NT$-127 Mil
GF Value™: NT$16.24 vs. price of NT$15.25 (6.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1710 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oriental Union Chemical Corp is a manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and plastic products. The company manufactures and markets ethylene glycols, ethylene oxide, gas oxygen, gas nitrogen, liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, monoethanolamine, ethylene carbonate, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether and methoxy polyethylene glycols. The firm is organized into four main segments: ethylene glycols, special chemicals, gas, and investment and others. The ethylene glycol segment generates the majority of the firm's revenue. Geographically, the vast majority of the company's revenue comes from Asia.
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