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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ambest Group Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM33.86 Mil.
Ambest Group Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM27.09 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (RM28.88 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM28.88 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM33.86 Mil).
Ambest Group Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2022 (RM13.22 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (RM20.03 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM20.03 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM27.09 Mil).
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) 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.
Ambest Group Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ambest Group 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of RM33.86 Mil mean?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a Retained Earnings of RM33.86 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Ambest Group Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Ambest Group Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM33.86 Mil. Overall, Ambest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ambest Group Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to CRS and ATI?
Ambest Group Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM33.86 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Ambest Group Bhd and its competitors. Ambest Group Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM33.86 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ambest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391) has a current Retained Earnings of RM33.86 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is RM33.86 Mil. Ambest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 Ambest Group Bhd (XKLS:0391), the current Retained Earnings is RM33.86 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.
Ambest Group Bhd is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it operates as an engineering supporting services provider that provides precision machining, to customers in the semiconductor industry. The company also offers additional processes such as sub-modular assembly and surface finishing treatment. The company's business segments are: (i) Precision machining, and (ii) Sheet metal fabrication. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Precision machining segment, which involves various processes of working with metal such as milling, turning, and turn-milling to produce precision-machined parts and components.
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