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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Plytec Holding Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM85.6 Mil.
Plytec Holding Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (RM95.6 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM83.1 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM83.1 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM85.6 Mil).
Plytec Holding Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM78.4 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM88.7 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (RM88.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM83.1 Mil).
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plytec Holding Bhd's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) has a Retained Earnings of RM85.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Plytec Holding Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM85.6 Mil. Overall, Plytec Holding Bhd has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plytec Holding Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to CRH and VMC?
Plytec Holding Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM85.6 Mil can be compared against companies in the Building Materials 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 Building Materials company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Building Materials 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 Plytec Holding Bhd and its competitors. Plytec Holding Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM85.6 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plytec Holding Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.27, compared to a current price of RM0.18 — trading 35.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM85.6 Mil. Plytec Holding Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 8 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289), the current Retained Earnings is RM85.6 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 Plytec Holding Bhd (XKLS:0289) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plytec Holding Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.18 is trading 35.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.27.
GuruFocus considers Plytec Holding Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0289:
Retained Earnings: RM85.6 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.27 vs. price of RM0.18 (35.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0289 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plytec Holding Bhd is principally involved in the provision of construction engineering solutions and trading and distribution of core and general building materials for construction projects. Its construction engineering solutions and services include CME Solutions, DDE Solutions, and PC Solutions, which are aimed at increasing the efficiency and safety in construction activities via the adoption of industrialization practices. The company's reportable segments are Construction method engineering solutions, Manufacturing, trading and distribution of building materials, Digital design and engineering solutions, Prefabricated construction solutions and Polymer material compounding and product. The majority of revenue is generated from construction method engineering solutions.
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