AFRRF (Absolutely Critical Resources) Retained Earnings: $-23.99 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)


What is Absolutely Critical Resources Retained Earnings?

Absolutely Critical Resources AFRRF Retained Earnings is $-23.99 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Absolutely Critical Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-23.99 Mil.

Absolutely Critical Resources's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2025 ($-23.61 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($-23.23 Mil) but then declined from Nov. 2025 ($-23.23 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($-23.99 Mil).

Absolutely Critical Resources's annual retained earnings declined from May. 2023 ($-23.49 Mil) to May. 2024 ($-23.51 Mil) but then increased from May. 2024 ($-23.51 Mil) to May. 2025 ($-23.43 Mil).

Absolutely Critical Resources  (OTCPK:AFRRF) 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.

Absolutely Critical Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Absolutely Critical Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Absolutely Critical Resources Retained Earnings Chart

Absolutely Critical Resources Annual Data
Trend May15 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -25.20 -24.27 -23.49 -23.51 -23.43

Absolutely Critical Resources Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -22.66 -23.43 -23.61 -23.23 -23.99

Absolutely Critical Resources 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $-23.99 Mil mean?
Absolutely Critical Resources (AFRRF) has a Retained Earnings of $-23.99 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Absolutely Critical Resources and its competitors.
Is Absolutely Critical Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Absolutely Critical Resources' current Retained Earnings is $-23.99 Mil.
How does Absolutely Critical Resources' Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Absolutely Critical Resources' Retained Earnings of $-23.99 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 Absolutely Critical Resources and its competitors. Absolutely Critical Resources's current Retained Earnings is $-23.99 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Absolutely Critical Resources stock overvalued right now?
Absolutely Critical Resources (AFRRF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-23.99 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-23.99 Mil. 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 Absolutely Critical Resources (AFRRF), the current Retained Earnings is $-23.99 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Absolutely Critical Resources Business Description

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Address 925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1600, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3L2
Absolutely Critical Resources Corp Formerly AFR NuVenture Resources Inc is an exploration-stage company engaged in the exploration and evaluation of assets. The Company operates in one reportable segment, being the exploration and evaluation of mineral assets in North America. The company's projects include the Massey Project and the Silver Bell-St. Lawrence Gold Project.