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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Gigastorage's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$-230 Mil.
Gigastorage's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (NT$-323 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-325 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$-325 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$-230 Mil).
Gigastorage's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (NT$-1,030 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$-1,359 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$-1,359 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$-325 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.
Gigastorage Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gigastorage'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$-230 Mil mean?
Gigastorage (TPE:2406) has a Retained Earnings of NT$-230 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Gigastorage and its competitors.
Is Gigastorage's Retained Earnings too high?
Gigastorage's current Retained Earnings is NT$-230 Mil. Overall, Gigastorage has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gigastorage's Retained Earnings compare to FSLR and NXT?
Gigastorage's Retained Earnings of NT$-230 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Semiconductors company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Gigastorage and its competitors. Gigastorage's current Retained Earnings is NT$-230 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gigastorage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gigastorage (TPE:2406) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$29.19, compared to a current price of NT$32.85 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$-230 Mil. Gigastorage's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Gigastorage (TPE:2406), the current Retained Earnings is NT$-230 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 Gigastorage (TPE:2406) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gigastorage stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$32.85 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$29.19.
GuruFocus considers Gigastorage to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2406:
Retained Earnings: NT$-230 Mil
GF Value™: NT$29.19 vs. price of NT$32.85 (12.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2406 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gigastorage Corp is engaged in the manufacturing of computers and peripherals, international trade, manufacturing and reproduction of data storage media, manufacturing and trading of electronic materials, components and silicon wafers, energy technology services and non-public power generation. Its segments are the Photovoltaic Materials Division, Solar Power Plant Division and Wire Materials Division. The Photovoltaic Materials Division, which generates the maximum revenue, is mainly engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of solar conductive plasma. The Group operates in Mainland China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and other countries. Taiwan generates the maximum revenue geographically.
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