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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PMB Technology Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was RM442 Mil.
PMB Technology Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 (RM490 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (RM466 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 (RM466 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (RM442 Mil).
PMB Technology Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (RM445 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (RM503 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (RM503 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (RM490 Mil).
PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) 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.
PMB Technology Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PMB Technology 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.
PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) has a Retained Earnings of RM442 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PMB Technology Bhd and its competitors.
Is PMB Technology Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
PMB Technology Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM442 Mil. Overall, PMB Technology Bhd has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PMB Technology Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to ATI and CRS?
PMB Technology Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM442 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 PMB Technology Bhd and its competitors. PMB Technology Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM442 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PMB Technology Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.64, compared to a current price of RM1.75 — trading 6.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM442 Mil. PMB Technology Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172), the current Retained Earnings is RM442 Mil as of Jun. 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 PMB Technology Bhd (XKLS:7172) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PMB Technology Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM1.75 is trading 6.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.64.
GuruFocus considers PMB Technology Bhd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:7172:
Retained Earnings: RM442 Mil
GF Value™: RM1.64 vs. price of RM1.75 (6.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:7172 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PMB Technology Bhd is principally an investment holding company. Its business segments include Construction and Fabrication segment; Manufacturing and Trading segment and others. The Construction and Fabrication segment is involved in contracting, designing, and fabrication of aluminum and stainless-steel products such as aluminum curtain walls, cladding, skylights, facade works, and the fabrication and installation of aluminum systems formworks. The manufacturing and trading segment engages in the manufacturing and marketing of metallic silicon, aluminum products, and other related products. Investment holding and other segments included investment holding and dormant companies. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from Malaysia.
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