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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vantris Energy Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM-1,235 Mil.
Vantris Energy Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 (RM-1,703 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (RM-1,358 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (RM-1,358 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (RM-1,235 Mil).
Vantris Energy Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jan. 2024 (RM-17,313 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (RM-17,124 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2025 (RM-17,124 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (RM-1,358 Mil).
Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) 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.
Vantris Energy Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vantris Energy 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 RM-1,235 Mil mean?
Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) has a Retained Earnings of RM-1,235 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Vantris Energy Bhd and its competitors.
Is Vantris Energy Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Vantris Energy Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM-1,235 Mil. Overall, Vantris Energy Bhd has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vantris Energy Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to SLB and BKR?
Vantris Energy Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM-1,235 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 Vantris Energy Bhd and its competitors. Vantris Energy Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM-1,235 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vantris Energy Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.28, compared to a current price of RM0.32 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM-1,235 Mil. Vantris Energy Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 10 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 Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218), the current Retained Earnings is RM-1,235 Mil as of Apr. 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 Vantris Energy Bhd (XKLS:5218) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vantris Energy Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.32 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.28.
GuruFocus considers Vantris Energy Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5218:
Retained Earnings: RM-1,235 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.28 vs. price of RM0.32 (14.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5218 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vantris Energy Bhd is a integrated energy services and solutions provider operating across the entire upstream value chain, including renewables. The Group's spectrum of capabilities covers exploration, development, production, rejuvenation, decommissioning and abandonment. With a skilled and technically capable workforce, strategic world-class assets, and project management capabilities, the Group today delivers its integrated solutions and expertise in over different countries. The segments of the company include Engineering & Construction segment deriving maximum revenue, Drilling segment, and Operations & Management segment.
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