Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) Retained Earnings: RM66.2 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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XKLS:0323 Crest Group Bhd XKLS:0323
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What is Crest Group Bhd Retained Earnings?

Crest Group Bhd XKLS:0323 -2.63% 45 Retained Earnings is RM66.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Crest Group Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM66.2 Mil.

Crest Group Bhd's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2025 (RM60.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM63.9 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (RM63.9 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM66.2 Mil).

Crest Group Bhd's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 (RM51.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM55.8 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (RM55.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM63.9 Mil).


Crest Group Bhd  (XKLS:0323) 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.


Crest Group Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Crest Group Bhd Retained Earnings Chart

Crest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 47.31 46.77 51.24 55.78 63.91

Crest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Apr24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 57.48 57.54 60.30 63.91 66.20
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Crest Group 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of RM66.2 Mil mean?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a Retained Earnings of RM66.2 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Crest Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Crest Group Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM66.2 Mil. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to COHR and KEYS?
Crest Group Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM66.2 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. Crest Group Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM66.2 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current Retained Earnings of RM66.2 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is RM66.2 Mil. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current Retained Earnings is RM66.2 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.

Crest Group Bhd Business Description

Address No.1 Jalan OP 1/2, One Puchong Business Park, Puchong, SGR, MYS, 47160
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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