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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CSBC Taiwan's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-8,713 Mil.
CSBC Taiwan's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$-9,169 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-8,804 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$-8,804 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$-8,713 Mil).
CSBC Taiwan's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (NT$-6,860 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$-9,459 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$-9,459 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-8,804 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.
CSBC Taiwan Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSBC Taiwan'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of NT$-8,713 Mil mean?
CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) has a Retained Earnings of NT$-8,713 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on CSBC Taiwan and its competitors.
Is CSBC Taiwan's Retained Earnings too high?
CSBC Taiwan's current Retained Earnings is NT$-8,713 Mil. Overall, CSBC Taiwan has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSBC Taiwan's Retained Earnings compare to SPCX and GE?
CSBC Taiwan's Retained Earnings of NT$-8,713 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on CSBC Taiwan and its competitors. CSBC Taiwan's current Retained Earnings is NT$-8,713 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSBC Taiwan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$18.41, compared to a current price of NT$19.15 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$-8,713 Mil. CSBC Taiwan's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 6 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208), the current Retained Earnings is NT$-8,713 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 CSBC Taiwan (TPE:2208) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSBC Taiwan stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$19.15 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$18.41.
GuruFocus considers CSBC Taiwan to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2208:
Retained Earnings: NT$-8,713 Mil
GF Value™: NT$18.41 vs. price of NT$19.15 (4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2208 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CSBC Corp Taiwan is engaged in the design, construction, repair, and conversion of ships and offshore engineering equipment. The company operates through four segments: Construction of Ships and Vessels, Machinery Building, Ship/Vessel Repairs, and All Other Segments. The Construction of Ships and Vessels segment, which contributes the majority of revenue, focuses on the manufacture and repair of marine vessels, oil drilling rigs, and onshore equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Taiwan.
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