Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) Retained Earnings: A$-92.21 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Austral Resources Australia Retained Earnings?

Austral Resources Australia ASX:AR1 -6.15% Retained Earnings is A$-92.21 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Austral Resources Australia's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-92.21 Mil.

Austral Resources Australia's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-104.69 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-128.86 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (A$-128.86 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-92.21 Mil).

Austral Resources Australia's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (A$-82.07 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-104.69 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (A$-104.69 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-92.21 Mil).

Austral Resources Australia  (ASX:AR1) 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.

Austral Resources Australia Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Austral Resources Australia Retained Earnings Chart

Austral Resources Australia Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -61.72 -91.52 -82.07 -104.69 -92.21

Austral Resources Australia Semi-Annual Data
Dec20 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -82.07 -83.05 -104.69 -128.86 -92.21

Austral Resources Australia 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 A$-92.21 Mil mean?
Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) has a Retained Earnings of A$-92.21 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Austral Resources Australia and its competitors.
Is Austral Resources Australia's Retained Earnings too high?
Austral Resources Australia's current Retained Earnings is A$-92.21 Mil.
How does Austral Resources Australia's Retained Earnings compare to SCCO and FCX?
Austral Resources Australia's Retained Earnings of A$-92.21 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 Austral Resources Australia and its competitors. Austral Resources Australia's current Retained Earnings is A$-92.21 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral Resources Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.06 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$-92.21 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 Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1), the current Retained Earnings is A$-92.21 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.

Austral Resources Australia Business Description

Address 60 Edward Street, RACQ House, Suite 902, Level 9, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
Austral Resources Australia Ltd is located in Queensland Gulf country and produces LME Grade A copper cathode from its open-cut mine. Its project include Anthill Project, Lady Annie Project, Cameron River Project and Miranda Project.