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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Genting Plantations Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM4,098 Mil.
Genting Plantations Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM4,178 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM4,192 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (RM4,192 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM4,098 Mil).
Genting Plantations Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM4,080 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM4,080 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM4,192 Mil).
Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) 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.
Genting Plantations Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Genting Plantations 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of RM4,098 Mil mean?
Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) has a Retained Earnings of RM4,098 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Genting Plantations Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM4,098 Mil. Overall, Genting Plantations Bhd has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genting Plantations Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to ADM and BG?
Genting Plantations Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM4,098 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 Genting Plantations Bhd and its competitors. Genting Plantations Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM4,098 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genting Plantations Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM6.06, compared to a current price of RM5.70 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM4,098 Mil. Genting Plantations Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291), the current Retained Earnings is RM4,098 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 Genting Plantations Bhd (XKLS:2291) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genting Plantations Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM5.70 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM6.06.
GuruFocus considers Genting Plantations Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:2291:
Retained Earnings: RM4,098 Mil
GF Value™: RM6.06 vs. price of RM5.70 (5.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:2291 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genting Plantations Bhd is engaged in the oil palm plantation business. It operates in five segments: Plantation, which includes upstream activities relating to oil palm plantations in Malaysia and Indonesia; Property segment includes activities relating to property development and property investment; AgTech segment is into genomics research and development; Downstream Manufacturing segment related to manufacturing and sale of palm oil derivative products; and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Plantation segment. Geographically, it operates in two segments, namely Malaysia and Indonesia, of which the vast majority of its revenue comes from Malaysia.
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