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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. JX Advanced Metals's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 円489,561 Mil.
JX Advanced Metals's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 (円434,302 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (円458,372 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (円458,372 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (円489,561 Mil).
JX Advanced Metals's annual retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2024 (円446,945 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (円432,121 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2025 (円432,121 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (円518,498 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.
JX Advanced Metals Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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 円489,561 Mil mean?
JX Advanced Metals (TSE:5016) has a Retained Earnings of 円489,561 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on JX Advanced Metals and its competitors.
Is JX Advanced Metals' Retained Earnings too high?
JX Advanced Metals' current Retained Earnings is 円489,561 Mil. Overall, JX Advanced Metals has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JX Advanced Metals' Retained Earnings compare to AMAT and LRCX?
JX Advanced Metals' Retained Earnings of 円489,561 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 JX Advanced Metals and its competitors. JX Advanced Metals's current Retained Earnings is 円489,561 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JX Advanced Metals stock overvalued right now?
JX Advanced Metals (TSE:5016) has a current Retained Earnings of 円489,561 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is 円489,561 Mil. JX Advanced Metals' overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 3 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 JX Advanced Metals (TSE:5016), the current Retained Earnings is 円489,561 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.
JX Advanced Metals Corp is engaged in business activities, with its main products being sputtering targets for semiconductors and rolled copper foil. In addition, the group is also involved in copper and rare metal resource development, smelting and recycling businesses, and is involved in a wide range of businesses from upstream to downstream. The Group consists of three reportable segments: Semiconductor Materials, Information and Communication Materials, and Basic Materials.
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