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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was RM3,476 Mil.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (RM3,439 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM3,436 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (RM3,436 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM3,476 Mil).
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (RM3,522 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM3,334 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (RM3,334 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM3,436 Mil).
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries 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.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd Retained Earnings Chart
Kossan Rubber Industries 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 RM3,476 Mil mean?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) has a Retained Earnings of RM3,476 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM3,476 Mil. Overall, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to ISRG and BDX?
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM3,476 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd and its competitors. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM3,476 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.65, compared to a current price of RM1.03 — trading 37.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM3,476 Mil. Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 3 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153), the current Retained Earnings is RM3,476 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 Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd (XKLS:7153) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.03 is trading 37.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.65.
GuruFocus considers Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7153:
Retained Earnings: RM3,476 Mil
GF Value™: RM1.65 vs. price of RM1.03 (37.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7153 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd manufactures industrial rubber products and disposable latex gloves. The firm's segments are: Technical Rubber Products, Gloves, Cleanroom Products, and Others. The Gloves segment generates the majority of revenue. The Technical Rubber Products business manufactures and distributes high technical input rubber products. The Gloves business manufactures medical-grade examination gloves and specialty gloves for healthcare and industrial applications. The Cleanroom Products business sells rubber products that can be used in cleanrooms. The majority of Kossan Rubber's revenue is generated from Malaysia, while it also has its presence outside Malaysia.
69GF Score
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