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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PMW International Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was RM22.8 Mil.
PMW International Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (RM67.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM6.8 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM6.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM22.8 Mil).
PMW International Bhd's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (RM67.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM6.8 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM6.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM22.8 Mil).
PMW International Bhd (XKLS:0379) 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.
PMW International Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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PMW International 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.
PMW International Bhd (XKLS:0379) has a Retained Earnings of RM22.8 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PMW International Bhd and its competitors.
Is PMW International Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
PMW International Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM22.8 Mil. Overall, PMW International Bhd has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PMW International Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to CRH and MLM?
PMW International Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM22.8 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 PMW International Bhd and its competitors. PMW International Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM22.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PMW International Bhd stock overvalued right now?
PMW International Bhd (XKLS:0379) has a current Retained Earnings of RM22.8 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is RM22.8 Mil. PMW International Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 PMW International Bhd (XKLS:0379), the current Retained Earnings is RM22.8 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.
PMW International Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the trading of construction materials, spun poles and piles, and other concrete products; manufacturing of spun poles and piles; moulds, machinery, and metal products; and rental of moulds and machinery. The company has two reportable segments: West Malaysia and East Malaysia, both of which include purchasing, manufacturing and distributing concrete and steel products for factories in their respective regions of Malaysia. The majority of revenue is generated from the Sales of spun poles and piles. key geographical presence in Malaysia, West Africa, North America, Middle East, and Europe.
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