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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM770 Mil.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 (RM747 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM727 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 (RM727 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (RM770 Mil).
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (RM636 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM626 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM626 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM747 Mil).
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) 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.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Malayan Flour Mills 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.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) has a Retained Earnings of RM770 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and its competitors.
Is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM770 Mil. Overall, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to ADM and BG?
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM770 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd and its competitors. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM770 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malayan Flour Mills Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.61, compared to a current price of RM0.70 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM770 Mil. Malayan Flour Mills Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662), the current Retained Earnings is RM770 Mil as of Jun. 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 Malayan Flour Mills Bhd (XKLS:3662) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malayan Flour Mills Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.70 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.61.
GuruFocus considers Malayan Flour Mills Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3662:
Retained Earnings: RM770 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.61 vs. price of RM0.70 (13.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3662 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malayan Flour Mills Bhd is engaged in the flour milling industry in Malaysia. It has three operating segments; Flour and grain trading segment includes Milling and selling wheat flour and trading in grain and other allied products, Poultry integration segment includes Manufacture and sale of animal feeds, processing and sale of poultry products, poultry grow-out farm, breeding and sale of day-old-chicks and contract farming activities, and Other segment include Manufacture and sale of aqua feeds, re-measurement of contingent consideration receivable and provision for profit guarantee payment. The company generstes maximum revenue from the Flour and grains trading segment. Geographically, Malaysia generates a majority of the revenue for the company.
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