ARBK (Argo Blockchain) Retained Earnings: $-275.04 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ARBK Argo Blockchain PLC ARBK
46 GF Score
Price $3.11
GF Value $31.10
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Argo Blockchain Retained Earnings?

Argo Blockchain ARBK -0.48% 46 Retained Earnings is $-275.04 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ARBK with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Argo Blockchain's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-275.04 Mil.

Argo Blockchain's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 ($-247.08 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-255.20 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 ($-255.20 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-275.04 Mil).

Argo Blockchain's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-191.97 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-247.08 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-247.08 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-275.04 Mil).

Argo Blockchain  (NAS:ARBK) 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.

Argo Blockchain Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Argo Blockchain Retained Earnings Chart

Argo Blockchain Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 69.76 -157.34 -191.97 -247.08 -275.04

Argo Blockchain Semi-Annual Data
Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -191.97 -225.10 -247.08 -255.20 -275.04
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Argo Blockchain 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $-275.04 Mil mean?
Argo Blockchain (ARBK) has a Retained Earnings of $-275.04 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Argo Blockchain and its competitors.
Is Argo Blockchain's Retained Earnings too high?
Argo Blockchain's current Retained Earnings is $-275.04 Mil. Overall, Argo Blockchain has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argo Blockchain's Retained Earnings compare to BTCS and BGDE?
Argo Blockchain's Retained Earnings of $-275.04 Mil can be compared against companies in the Capital Markets 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 Capital Markets company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Capital Markets 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 Argo Blockchain and its competitors. Argo Blockchain's current Retained Earnings is $-275.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argo Blockchain stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Blockchain (ARBK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.10, compared to a current price of $3.11 — trading 90% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-275.04 Mil. Argo Blockchain's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 5 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 Argo Blockchain (ARBK), the current Retained Earnings is $-275.04 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Argo Blockchain (ARBK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argo Blockchain stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $3.11 is trading 90% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.10. GuruFocus considers Argo Blockchain to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ARBK:

  • Retained Earnings: $-275.04 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.10 vs. price of $3.11 (90% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ARBK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Argo Blockchain Business Description

Address 27/28 Eastcastle Street, Eastcastle House, London, GBR, W1W 8DH
Argo Blockchain PLC is a blockchain technology company focused on the large-scale mining of Bitcoin. It mines bitcoin using purpose-built computers (or mining machines) to solve complex cryptographic algorithms on the blockchain in exchange for rewards and fees denominated in the native token of that blockchain network. The company acquires and deploys mining technology solutions in North American facilities that utilize predominantly renewable and inexpensive electricity.
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