Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9) Retained Earnings: A$-41.83 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Chariot Resources Retained Earnings?

Chariot Resources ASX:CC9 +1.75% Retained Earnings is A$-41.83 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Chariot Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-41.83 Mil.

Chariot Resources's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-36.71 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-38.30 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 (A$-38.30 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-41.83 Mil).

Chariot Resources's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (A$-14.09 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-36.71 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (A$-36.71 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-41.83 Mil).

Chariot Resources  (ASX:CC9) 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.

Chariot Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Chariot Resources Retained Earnings Chart

Chariot Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
0.00 -8.65 -14.09 -36.71 -41.83

Chariot Resources Semi-Annual Data
Dec21 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -14.09 -15.70 -36.71 -38.30 -41.83

Chariot 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of A$-41.83 Mil mean?
Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9) has a Retained Earnings of A$-41.83 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Chariot Resources and its competitors.
Is Chariot Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Chariot Resources' current Retained Earnings is A$-41.83 Mil.
How does Chariot Resources' Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Chariot Resources' Retained Earnings of A$-41.83 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 Chariot Resources and its competitors. Chariot Resources's current Retained Earnings is A$-41.83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chariot Resources stock overvalued right now?
Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9) has a current Retained Earnings of A$-41.83 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is A$-41.83 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chariot Resources (ASX:CC9), the current Retained Earnings is A$-41.83 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.

Chariot Resources Business Description

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Address 191 Street Georges Terrace, Level 5, Perth, WA, AUS, 6000
Chariot Resources Ltd is a mineral exploration company focused on discovering and developing high-grade and near surface lithium opportunities focused principally in the United States and Nigeria. The Core Projects include Chariot's Black Mountain Project (which is prospective for hard rock lithium) in Wyoming, USA and the Resurgent Project (which is prospective for claystone lithium) in Nevada and Oregon, USA. The Nigerian portfolio of hard-rock lithium assets consists of four project clusters (Fonlo, Gbugbu, Iganna, and Saki) in the Oyo and Kwara states. The company also holds an interest in six exploration pipeline projects located in Wyoming, USA, including the Copper Mountain Project, the South Pass Project and four other hard rock lithium projects.