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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ho Tung Chemical's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,830 Mil.
Ho Tung Chemical's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$1,478 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$1,607 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$1,607 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$1,830 Mil).
Ho Tung Chemical's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (NT$1,534 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$1,121 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$1,121 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$1,607 Mil).
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) 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.
Ho Tung Chemical Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of NT$1,830 Mil mean?
Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) has a Retained Earnings of NT$1,830 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors.
Is Ho Tung Chemical's Retained Earnings too high?
Ho Tung Chemical's current Retained Earnings is NT$1,830 Mil. Overall, Ho Tung Chemical has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ho Tung Chemical's Retained Earnings compare to DOW?
Ho Tung Chemical's Retained Earnings of NT$1,830 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 Ho Tung Chemical and its competitors. Ho Tung Chemical's current Retained Earnings is NT$1,830 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ho Tung Chemical stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$10.78, compared to a current price of NT$16.40 — trading 52.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$1,830 Mil. Ho Tung Chemical's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714), the current Retained Earnings is NT$1,830 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 Ho Tung Chemical (TPE:1714) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ho Tung Chemical stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$16.40 is trading 52.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$10.78.
GuruFocus considers Ho Tung Chemical to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1714:
Retained Earnings: NT$1,830 Mil
GF Value™: NT$10.78 vs. price of NT$16.40 (52.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1714 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ho Tung Chemical Corp is engaged in the manufacturing, processing, and sales of chemicals such as normal paraffin, alkenes, etc. The company's key products comprise Paraffin, Linear Alkylbenzene, Anionic Surfactants, Cationic Surfactants, Non-ionic Surfactants, Amphoteric Surfactants, Solvents, and others. It also focuses on other businesses like oil, investment, and cement. The company's reportable segments include Chemicals, which derives the majority of its revenue from Oil Products, Cement, and Investments. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from Taiwan, other parts of Southeast Asia, and other regions.
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