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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kobay Technology Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM197.8 Mil.
Kobay Technology Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (RM172.0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM183.7 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM183.7 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM197.8 Mil).
Kobay Technology Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2023 (RM171.4 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (RM176.4 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2024 (RM176.4 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (RM161.2 Mil).
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) 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.
Kobay Technology Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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.
Kobay Technology 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 RM197.8 Mil mean?
Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) has a Retained Earnings of RM197.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Kobay Technology Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM197.8 Mil. Overall, Kobay Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kobay Technology Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to CRS and ATI?
Kobay Technology Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM197.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Kobay Technology Bhd and its competitors. Kobay Technology Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM197.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kobay Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.89, compared to a current price of RM2.34 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM197.8 Mil. Kobay Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971), the current Retained Earnings is RM197.8 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 Kobay Technology Bhd (XKLS:6971) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kobay Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM2.34 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.89.
GuruFocus considers Kobay Technology Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:6971:
Retained Earnings: RM197.8 Mil
GF Value™: RM1.89 vs. price of RM2.34 (23.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:6971 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kobay Technology Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Manufacturing, Property development, Pharmaceutical and healthcare, Asset Management, Investment holding, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Manufacturing segment, which is engaged in the manufacturing of precision machined components, precision stamping, sheet metal parts, surface treatment, precision moulds, tooling and form dies, semiconductor assembly and testing equipment, metal works and structures, modules and parts for oil and gas production and extraction equipment, and components and sub-assemblies for aerospace parts. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Malaysia and the rest from Singapore, the USA, and other regions.
74GF Score
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