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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ZTE's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,362 Mil.
ZTE's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($5,930 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($6,040 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($6,040 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($6,362 Mil).
ZTE's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($4,862 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($5,476 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($5,476 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($6,040 Mil).
ZTE (OTCPK:ZTCOF) 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.
ZTE Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZTE'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.
ZTE (ZTCOF) has a Retained Earnings of $6,362 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ZTE and its competitors.
Is ZTE's Retained Earnings too high?
ZTE's current Retained Earnings is $6,362 Mil. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's Retained Earnings compare to CSCO and CIEN?
ZTE's Retained Earnings of $6,362 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 ZTE and its competitors. ZTE's current Retained Earnings is $6,362 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (ZTCOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.85, compared to a current price of $3.00 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $6,362 Mil. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 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 ZTE (ZTCOF), the current Retained Earnings is $6,362 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 ZTE (ZTCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.00 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.85.
GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZTCOF:
Retained Earnings: $6,362 Mil
GF Value™: $2.85 vs. price of $3.00 (5.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZTCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
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