Beforepay Group (ASX:B4P) Retained Earnings: A$-40.39 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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ASX:B4P Beforepay Group Ltd ASX:B4P
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Price A$1.30
GF Value A$1.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Beforepay Group Retained Earnings?

Beforepay Group ASX:B4P 59 Retained Earnings is A$-40.39 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ASX:B4P with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Beforepay Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-40.39 Mil.

Beforepay Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2024 (A$-48.53 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-44.60 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 (A$-44.60 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-40.39 Mil).

Beforepay Group's annual retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (A$-55.21 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-51.35 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (A$-51.35 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-44.60 Mil).


Beforepay Group  (ASX:B4P) 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.


Beforepay Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Beforepay Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Beforepay Group Retained Earnings Chart

Beforepay Group Annual Data
Trend Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Retained Earnings
-22.70 -48.57 -55.21 -51.35 -44.60

Beforepay Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -53.00 -51.35 -48.53 -44.60 -40.39
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Beforepay Group 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$-40.39 Mil mean?
Beforepay Group (ASX:B4P) has a Retained Earnings of A$-40.39 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Beforepay Group and its competitors.
Is Beforepay Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Beforepay Group's current Retained Earnings is A$-40.39 Mil. Overall, Beforepay Group has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beforepay Group's Retained Earnings compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Beforepay Group's Retained Earnings of A$-40.39 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Beforepay Group and its competitors. Beforepay Group's current Retained Earnings is A$-40.39 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beforepay Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beforepay Group (ASX:B4P) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.54, compared to a current price of A$1.30 — trading 15.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$-40.39 Mil. Beforepay Group's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 4 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 Beforepay Group (ASX:B4P), the current Retained Earnings is A$-40.39 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 Beforepay Group (ASX:B4P) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beforepay Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$1.30 is trading 15.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.54. GuruFocus considers Beforepay Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:B4P:

  • Retained Earnings: A$-40.39 Mil
  • GF Value™: A$1.54 vs. price of A$1.30 (15.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:B4P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Beforepay Group Business Description

Address 77 Castlereagh Street, Suite 1, Level 9, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Beforepay Group Ltd operates in the pay-on-demand industry. It offers an app that helps users access their Pay On-Demand, track their spending habits, and learn how to budget. The Group is organised into one operating segment, being the provision of finance to its customers by way of salary advances.
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