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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. UEM Sunrise Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM1,765 Mil.
UEM Sunrise Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM1,812 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM1,821 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2025 (RM1,821 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM1,765 Mil).
UEM Sunrise Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM1,747 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM1,813 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM1,813 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM1,821 Mil).
UEM Sunrise Bhd (XKLS:5148) 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.
UEM Sunrise Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UEM Sunrise 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 RM1,765 Mil mean?
UEM Sunrise Bhd (XKLS:5148) has a Retained Earnings of RM1,765 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on UEM Sunrise Bhd and its competitors.
Is UEM Sunrise Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
UEM Sunrise Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM1,765 Mil. Overall, UEM Sunrise Bhd has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UEM Sunrise Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
UEM Sunrise Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM1,765 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 UEM Sunrise Bhd and its competitors. UEM Sunrise Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM1,765 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UEM Sunrise Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEM Sunrise Bhd (XKLS:5148) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.60 — trading 34.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM1,765 Mil. UEM Sunrise Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 UEM Sunrise Bhd (XKLS:5148), the current Retained Earnings is RM1,765 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 UEM Sunrise Bhd (XKLS:5148) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UEM Sunrise Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.60 is trading 34.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers UEM Sunrise Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5148:
Retained Earnings: RM1,765 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.60 (34.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5148 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UEM Sunrise Bhd is a property developer, specialising in macro townships, high-rise residential, commercial, industrial, and integrated developments. The company's segments include the Property development segment, which develops and sells residential and commercial properties, as well as sales of lands; Property investment and hotel operation segment, which holds to earn rental income and/or capital appreciation including hotel operation; and Others segment, which includes investment holding, assets and facilities management, project management, harvesting, land leasing, other income, and other dormant companies. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Australia, Singapore, and South Africa. It derives the majority of its revenue from the property development segment.
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