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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PBA Holdings Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM878.7 Mil.
PBA Holdings Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM822.7 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM839.0 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM839.0 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM878.7 Mil).
PBA Holdings Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM608.4 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM739.3 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM739.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM839.0 Mil).
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) 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.
PBA Holdings Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBA 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 RM878.7 Mil mean?
PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) has a Retained Earnings of RM878.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
PBA Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM878.7 Mil. Overall, PBA Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBA Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to AWK and WTRG?
PBA Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM878.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Regulated 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 PBA Holdings Bhd and its competitors. PBA Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM878.7 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBA Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.32, compared to a current price of RM1.98 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM878.7 Mil. PBA Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041), the current Retained Earnings is RM878.7 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 PBA Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5041) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBA Holdings Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.98 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.32.
GuruFocus considers PBA Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5041:
Retained Earnings: RM878.7 Mil
GF Value™: RM2.32 vs. price of RM1.98 (14.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5041 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBA Holdings Bhd is an investment holding company. Its primary business is to sustain continuous good water supply in Penang. With population growth and increasing socio-economic development, It has to employ holistic water supply management strategies. It manage both water demand and supply in a water-stressed state. The group has one reportable segment, which is the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. The company operated solely in Penang, Malaysia. The company through its subsidiaries is engaged in the abstraction of raw water, treatment of water, and supply and sale of treated water to consumers in the State of Penang. It operates geographically in Malaysia.
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