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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. President Chain Store's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$13,744 Mil.
President Chain Store's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 (NT$8,623 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (NT$11,586 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$11,586 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$13,744 Mil).
President Chain Store's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$11,940 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$13,427 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (NT$13,427 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$13,744 Mil).
President Chain Store (TPE:2912) 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.
President Chain Store Retained Earnings Historical Data
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President Chain Store 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$13,744 Mil mean?
President Chain Store (TPE:2912) has a Retained Earnings of NT$13,744 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on President Chain Store and its competitors.
Is President Chain Store's Retained Earnings too high?
President Chain Store's current Retained Earnings is NT$13,744 Mil. Overall, President Chain Store has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does President Chain Store's Retained Earnings compare to KR and SFM?
President Chain Store's Retained Earnings of NT$13,744 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 President Chain Store and its competitors. President Chain Store's current Retained Earnings is NT$13,744 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is President Chain Store stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, President Chain Store (TPE:2912) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$306.78, compared to a current price of NT$230.00 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$13,744 Mil. President Chain Store's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 President Chain Store (TPE:2912), the current Retained Earnings is NT$13,744 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 President Chain Store (TPE:2912) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, President Chain Store stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$230.00 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$306.78.
GuruFocus considers President Chain Store to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2912:
Retained Earnings: NT$13,744 Mil
GF Value™: NT$306.78 vs. price of NT$230.00 (25% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2912 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
President Chain Store Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in managing convenience stores, restaurants, drugstores, department stores, supermarkets, and online shopping stores under different brands. Its offerings include food, beverages, coffee, daily commodities, cosmetics and health care products. The group operates in Taiwan, Mainland China, the Philippines, and Japan. Its reportable segments are Convenience stores, Retail business group, Logistics business group, and Others. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Convenience Stores segment. Geographically, the company derives the maximum revenue from Taiwan, followed by other regions.
91GF Score
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