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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hextar Industries Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM193 Mil.
Hextar Industries Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM187 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM200 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (RM200 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM193 Mil).
Hextar Industries Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM190 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM191 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM191 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM200 Mil).
Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Hextar Industries Bhd 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.
Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) has a Retained Earnings of RM193 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Hextar Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Hextar Industries Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM193 Mil. Overall, Hextar Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Industries Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to CTVA and CF?
Hextar Industries Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM193 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 an Agriculture company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Agriculture 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 Hextar Industries Bhd and its competitors. Hextar Industries Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM193 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.41, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 35.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM193 Mil. Hextar Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161), the current Retained Earnings is RM193 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 Hextar Industries Bhd (XKLS:0161) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 35.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.41.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0161:
Retained Earnings: RM193 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.41 vs. price of RM0.27 (35.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0161 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Industries Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Fertilisers, Industrial and consumer, and Investment holding. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Fertilisers segment, which is engaged in manufacturing and formulating compound fertilisers, distributing and trading various fertilisers, as well as providing crop management solutions, professional agronomic advisory and consultation, and other related services. This segment's product portfolio mainly comprises NPK Compound fertilizer, Straight fertilizer, organic-enriched NPK Compound fertilizer, and Specialty fertilizers, among others. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from Malaysia.
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