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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. KSL Holdings Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,998 Mil.
KSL Holdings Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM3,680 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM3,932 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM3,932 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM3,998 Mil).
KSL Holdings Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM3,021 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM3,493 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM3,493 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM3,932 Mil).
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) 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.
KSL Holdings Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSL Holdings 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 RM3,998 Mil mean?
KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) has a Retained Earnings of RM3,998 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
KSL Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM3,998 Mil. Overall, KSL Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSL Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
KSL Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM3,998 Mil can be compared against companies in the Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Real Estate 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 KSL Holdings Bhd and its competitors. KSL Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM3,998 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSL Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.17, compared to a current price of RM2.89 — trading 33.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM3,998 Mil. KSL Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038), the current Retained Earnings is RM3,998 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 KSL Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5038) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSL Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.89 is trading 33.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.17.
GuruFocus considers KSL Holdings Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5038:
Retained Earnings: RM3,998 Mil
GF Value™: RM2.17 vs. price of RM2.89 (33.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5038 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSL Holdings Bhd is a holding company. It is engaged in real estate services. The company has four reportable segments: Property development, Property investment, Investment holding, and Car park operation. Property development includes the development of residential and commercial properties; Property investment includes an investment in real properties and hotels; Investment holding includes the provision of management services to the subsidiaries, and Car park operation includes car park management services. KSL derives the majority of its revenue from Property development.
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