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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sapura Resources Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM159.92 Mil.
Sapura Resources Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 (RM139.48 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (RM157.90 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (RM157.90 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (RM159.92 Mil).
Sapura Resources Bhd's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jan. 2024 (RM152.05 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (RM150.67 Mil) but then
increased
from Jan. 2025 (RM150.67 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (RM157.90 Mil).
Sapura Resources Bhd (XKLS:4596) 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.
Sapura Resources Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sapura Resources 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.
Sapura Resources 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 RM159.92 Mil mean?
Sapura Resources Bhd (XKLS:4596) has a Retained Earnings of RM159.92 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Sapura Resources Bhd and its competitors.
Is Sapura Resources Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Sapura Resources Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM159.92 Mil. Overall, Sapura Resources Bhd has a GF Score™ of 1/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sapura Resources Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to MMM and HON?
Sapura Resources Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM159.92 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates 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 Sapura Resources Bhd and its competitors. Sapura Resources Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM159.92 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sapura Resources Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapura Resources Bhd (XKLS:4596) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.16, compared to a current price of RM0.22 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM159.92 Mil. Sapura Resources Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 1/100 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 Sapura Resources Bhd (XKLS:4596), the current Retained Earnings is RM159.92 Mil as of Apr. 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 Sapura Resources Bhd (XKLS:4596) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sapura Resources Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.22 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.16.
GuruFocus considers Sapura Resources Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4596:
Retained Earnings: RM159.92 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.16 vs. price of RM0.22 (37.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4596 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sapura Resources Bhd principal activities of the Company are investment holding and property investment. The company has four operating segment Investment holding - equity investment, including group-level corporate services and business development functions; Property investment - rental of investment properties; Aviation - Provision of hangarage services, ground handling, aircraft management, engineering services and other aviation related services; and Others. The company generates majority of income from Investment holding segment. The company has presence in Malaysia.
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