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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM-114 Mil.
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM-181 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM-128 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM-128 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM-114 Mil).
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM-352 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM-231 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM-231 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM-128 Mil).
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5186) 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.
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings 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.
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd Retained Earnings Chart
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings 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.
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5186) has a Retained Earnings of RM-114 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors.
Is Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM-114 Mil. Overall, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to SLB and BKR?
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM-114 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd and its competitors. Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM-114 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5186) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.31, compared to a current price of RM0.35 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM-114 Mil. Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5186), the current Retained Earnings is RM-114 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 Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd (XKLS:5186) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.35 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.31.
GuruFocus considers Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5186:
Retained Earnings: RM-114 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.31 vs. price of RM0.35 (11.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5186 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd Business Description
Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd delivers integrated solutions across offshore and onshore facilities as well as marine vessels. The company provides a comprehensive suite of marine repair, conversion and refurbishment services, with a specialized focus on LNG carrier repairs. It is also actively engaged in new and renewable energy and decarbonisation-related works, including the fabrication and construction of carbon capture facilities, offshore wind farm substations, and green hydrogen infrastructure. The company's segments include the Heavy Engineering segment, which provides services for oil and gas engineering and construction works, and the Marine segment, which provides marine conversion works and repair services.
51GF Score
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