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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. LB Aluminium Bhd's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was RM349 Mil.
LB Aluminium Bhd's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 (RM327 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (RM347 Mil) and
increased
from Jan. 2026 (RM347 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (RM349 Mil).
LB Aluminium Bhd's annual retained earnings
increased
from Apr. 2024 (RM279 Mil) to Apr. 2025 (RM304 Mil) and
increased
from Apr. 2025 (RM304 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (RM349 Mil).
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LB Aluminium 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.
LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) has a Retained Earnings of RM349 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd's Retained Earnings too high?
LB Aluminium Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM349 Mil. Overall, LB Aluminium Bhd has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LB Aluminium Bhd's Retained Earnings compare to AA and CENX?
LB Aluminium Bhd's Retained Earnings of RM349 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 LB Aluminium Bhd and its competitors. LB Aluminium Bhd's current Retained Earnings is RM349 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LB Aluminium Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.51, compared to a current price of RM0.45 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is RM349 Mil. LB Aluminium Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326), the current Retained Earnings is RM349 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 LB Aluminium Bhd (XKLS:9326) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LB Aluminium Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.45 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.51.
GuruFocus considers LB Aluminium Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:9326:
Retained Earnings: RM349 Mil
GF Value™: RM0.51 vs. price of RM0.45 (11.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:9326 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LB Aluminium Bhd is engaged in the business of manufacturing, marketing, and trading aluminium extrusions. The company reports in two segments: aluminium and property development. Their product acts as a raw material for transport, construction, consumer goods, packaging, as well as electrical engineering due to its lightweight, excellent conductor of electricity, and durability in nature. Some of its products and services include aluminium extrusion, aluminium sheets/coils, fittings and accessories, extrusion presses, and anodising. Its geographical segments include Malaysia, Singapore, North America, and Others.
67GF Score
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