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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM24,087 Mil.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (RM24,904 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM24,006 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM24,006 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM24,087 Mil).
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM27,036 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM27,070 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (RM27,070 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM24,006 Mil).
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) 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.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Retained Earnings Chart
Petronas Chemicals Group 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 RM24,087 Mil mean?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) has a Retained Earnings of RM24,087 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM24,087 Mil. Overall, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to DOW?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM24,087 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM24,087 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM5.62, compared to a current price of RM4.92 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM24,087 Mil. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183), the current Retained Earnings is RM24,087 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (XKLS:5183) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM4.92 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM5.62.
GuruFocus considers Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5183:
Retained Earnings: RM24,087 Mil
GF Value™: RM5.62 vs. price of RM4.92 (12.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5183 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd manufactures and sells a variety of petrochemicals. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type: Olefins and Derivatives; Fertilizers and Methanol, Specialty Chemicals and others. The Olefins and Derivatives segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of olefin and polymer products, such as Ethylene, Propylene, and Butyl Acetate among others, which are used as a basic feedstock for other products, to intermediate products including basic and high performance chemicals. The majority of the revenue comes from Malaysia and the rest from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sweden and other regions.
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