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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Eastern Media International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$1,051 Mil.
Eastern Media International's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$883 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$1,083 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (NT$1,083 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$1,051 Mil).
Eastern Media International's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$385 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$1,287 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (NT$1,287 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$1,083 Mil).
Eastern Media International (TPE:2614) 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.
Eastern Media International Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Eastern Media International Retained Earnings Chart
Eastern Media International 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$1,051 Mil mean?
Eastern Media International (TPE:2614) has a Retained Earnings of NT$1,051 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Eastern Media International and its competitors.
Is Eastern Media International's Retained Earnings too high?
Eastern Media International's current Retained Earnings is NT$1,051 Mil. Overall, Eastern Media International has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Media International's Retained Earnings compare to MMM and HON?
Eastern Media International's Retained Earnings of NT$1,051 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates 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 Eastern Media International and its competitors. Eastern Media International's current Retained Earnings is NT$1,051 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Media International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Media International (TPE:2614) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$17.59, compared to a current price of NT$18.05 — trading 2.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$1,051 Mil. Eastern Media International's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 Eastern Media International (TPE:2614), the current Retained Earnings is NT$1,051 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 Eastern Media International (TPE:2614) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Media International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$18.05 is trading 2.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$17.59.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Media International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2614:
Retained Earnings: NT$1,051 Mil
GF Value™: NT$17.59 vs. price of NT$18.05 (2.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2614 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Media International Corp is mainly based on business diversification. Alongwith land development, grain trading, and consumer product development and sales, the company's business is as cross-strait trade platforms and multimedia shopping through its investment in subsidiaries. The company engages in forwarding, loading, and unloading cargo onto/from ships, handling and operating wharf and transit shed facilities, selling pet food and supplies, providing pet beauty service, video advertising services, and the production of related shows. The reportable segments of the company are warehousing operates a cargo storage business; trading operates a retail business; media operates a channel agency and advertising business; tourism operates a hotel and catering business.
68GF Score
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