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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kretam Holdings Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM348.1 Mil.
Kretam Holdings Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (RM372.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM343.0 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM343.0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM348.1 Mil).
Kretam Holdings Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM163.3 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM313.6 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM313.6 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM343.0 Mil).
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) 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.
Kretam Holdings Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kretam Holdings 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 RM348.1 Mil mean?
Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) has a Retained Earnings of RM348.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM348.1 Mil. Overall, Kretam Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kretam Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to ADM and BG?
Kretam Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM348.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Kretam Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM348.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kretam Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.65, compared to a current price of RM0.65 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM348.1 Mil. Kretam Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996), the current Retained Earnings is RM348.1 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 Kretam Holdings Bhd (XKLS:1996) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kretam Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.65 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.65.
GuruFocus considers Kretam Holdings Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1996:
Retained Earnings: RM348.1 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.65 vs. price of RM0.65 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1996 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kretam Holdings Bhd is a Sabah-based medium-sized oil palm plantation company. The company operates through two segments, namely Plantation, Mills, and Refinery. Its Plantation and mill segment is involved in the business of cultivation and sale of oil palm products. The Refinery segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in refining crude palm oil and producing biofuels. The majority of revenue is generated from the refinery segment. The company's geographical area of operations includes Malaysia, Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands. The majority of its revenue is generated from Malaysia.
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