Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) Retained Earnings: RM-280.61 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Zelan Bhd Retained Earnings?

Zelan Bhd XKLS:2283 Retained Earnings is RM-280.61 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Zelan Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-280.61 Mil.

Zelan Bhd's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 (RM-278.74 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM-280.63 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (RM-280.63 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM-280.61 Mil).

Zelan Bhd's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (RM32.16 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM-221.84 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (RM-221.84 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM-280.63 Mil).

Zelan Bhd  (XKLS:2283) 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.

Zelan Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zelan Bhd's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Zelan Bhd Retained Earnings Chart

Zelan Bhd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.82 -33.22 32.16 -221.84 -280.63

Zelan Bhd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -217.91 -279.26 -278.74 -280.63 -280.61

Zelan 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 RM-280.61 Mil mean?
Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) has a Retained Earnings of RM-280.61 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Zelan Bhd and its competitors.
Is Zelan Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Zelan Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM-280.61 Mil.
How does Zelan Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to PWR and FIX?
Zelan Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM-280.61 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Construction 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 Zelan Bhd and its competitors. Zelan Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM-280.61 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zelan Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.03, compared to a current price of RM0.08 — trading 150% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM-280.61 Mil. 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 Zelan Bhd (XKLS:2283), the current Retained Earnings is RM-280.61 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.

Zelan Bhd Business Description

Address No. 1, Jalan Tasik Permaisuri 2, 24th Floor, Wisma Zelan, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, SGR, MYS, 56000
Zelan Bhd is a company involved in the engineering and construction business sector. The company business segments are the Engineering and Construction segment, which includes projects in Indonesia, the Middle East, and Malaysia, the Property and Development business segment, which includes rental income, car park income, and management fees; the Asset facility management business segment are asset management services provided for the concession agreement; and Investment business segment includes rental income. The majority of the revenue is derived from Asset facility management segment.