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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Carnegie Clean Energy's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-194.09 Mil.
Carnegie Clean Energy's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-191.49 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-192.43 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 (A$-192.43 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-194.09 Mil).
Carnegie Clean Energy's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2023 (A$-188.75 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-191.04 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2024 (A$-191.04 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-192.43 Mil).
Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) Retained Earnings Explanation
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Carnegie Clean Energy Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Carnegie Clean Energy Retained Earnings Calculation
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of A$-194.09 Mil mean?
Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) has a Retained Earnings of A$-194.09 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Carnegie Clean Energy and its competitors.
Is Carnegie Clean Energy's Retained Earnings too high?
Carnegie Clean Energy's current Retained Earnings is A$-194.09 Mil. Overall, Carnegie Clean Energy has a GF Score™ of 13/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carnegie Clean Energy's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Carnegie Clean Energy's Retained Earnings of A$-194.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Carnegie Clean Energy and its competitors. Carnegie Clean Energy's current Retained Earnings is A$-194.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carnegie Clean Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.20 — trading 233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$-194.09 Mil. Carnegie Clean Energy's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 with 8 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 Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE), the current Retained Earnings is A$-194.09 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 Carnegie Clean Energy (ASX:CCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carnegie Clean Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.20 is trading 233.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.06.
GuruFocus considers Carnegie Clean Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:CCE:
Retained Earnings: A$-194.09 Mil
GF Value™: A$0.06 vs. price of A$0.20 (233.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:CCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carnegie Clean Energy Ltd is the developer of utility-scale solar, battery, wave, and hybrid energy projects. The firm is mainly engaged in CETO wave energy technology/microgrid build, own, operator, which is developing and commercializing technology for zero-emission electricity generation from ocean swell, and the production and selling of energy through the ownership of microgrids; and Solar and Battery engineering and procurement. The firm realizes a majority of its revenue from Garden Island Microgrid through electricity sales.
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