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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Scientex Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM3,593 Mil.
Scientex Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 (RM3,436 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (RM3,478 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (RM3,478 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (RM3,593 Mil).
Scientex Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jul. 2023 (RM2,578 Mil) to Jul. 2024 (RM2,952 Mil) and
increased
from Jul. 2024 (RM2,952 Mil) to Jul. 2025 (RM3,296 Mil).
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) 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.
Scientex Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scientex 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 RM3,593 Mil mean?
Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) has a Retained Earnings of RM3,593 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Scientex Bhd and its competitors.
Is Scientex Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Scientex Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM3,593 Mil. Overall, Scientex Bhd has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scientex Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to SW and PKG?
Scientex Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM3,593 Mil can be compared against companies in the Packaging & Containers 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 Packaging & Containers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Packaging & Containers 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 Scientex Bhd and its competitors. Scientex Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM3,593 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scientex Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM4.34, compared to a current price of RM3.75 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM3,593 Mil. Scientex Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 4 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731), the current Retained Earnings is RM3,593 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 Scientex Bhd (XKLS:4731) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scientex Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM3.75 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM4.34.
GuruFocus considers Scientex Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:4731:
Retained Earnings: RM3,593 Mil
GF Value™: RM4.34 vs. price of RM3.75 (13.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:4731 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.
92GF Score
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