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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Global Lighting Technologies's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was NT$4,758 Mil.
Global Lighting Technologies's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (NT$4,665 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$4,707 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (NT$4,707 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (NT$4,758 Mil).
Global Lighting Technologies's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (NT$4,434 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$4,722 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (NT$4,722 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (NT$4,707 Mil).
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) 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.
Global Lighting Technologies 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.
Global Lighting Technologies Retained Earnings Chart
Global Lighting Technologies 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$4,758 Mil mean?
Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) has a Retained Earnings of NT$4,758 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors.
Is Global Lighting Technologies' Retained Earnings too high?
Global Lighting Technologies' current Retained Earnings is NT$4,758 Mil. Overall, Global Lighting Technologies has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Lighting Technologies' Retained Earnings compare to APH and GLW?
Global Lighting Technologies' Retained Earnings of NT$4,758 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Global Lighting Technologies and its competitors. Global Lighting Technologies's current Retained Earnings is NT$4,758 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Lighting Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$33.11, compared to a current price of NT$34.90 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is NT$4,758 Mil. Global Lighting Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935), the current Retained Earnings is NT$4,758 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 Global Lighting Technologies (TPE:4935) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Lighting Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NT$34.90 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NT$33.11.
GuruFocus considers Global Lighting Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:4935:
Retained Earnings: NT$4,758 Mil
GF Value™: NT$33.11 vs. price of NT$34.90 (5.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:4935 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Lighting Technologies Inc is engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sales of applications of light guide plates, the development of optical molds, and the manufacturing and sales of plastic components. The company has two reportable segments: the Department of light guide plates applications, which derives key revenue, provides the service of manufacturing and sales of related application products such as light guide plates; and the Department of plastic components, which provides the service of design, manufacturing, and sales of plastic components. Geographically, the company operates in Asia, America, and other regions, out of which it earns maximum revenue from Asia.
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