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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vulcan Energy Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$-318.57 Mil.
Vulcan Energy Resources's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-183.85 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (A$-251.36 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 (A$-251.36 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-318.57 Mil).
Vulcan Energy Resources's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (A$-112.15 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-183.85 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (A$-183.85 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (A$-318.57 Mil).
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) 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.
Vulcan Energy Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vulcan Energy Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Vulcan Energy 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of A$-318.57 Mil mean?
Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) has a Retained Earnings of A$-318.57 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Vulcan Energy Resources' current Retained Earnings is A$-318.57 Mil. Overall, Vulcan Energy Resources has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vulcan Energy Resources' Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Vulcan Energy Resources' Retained Earnings of A$-318.57 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Vulcan Energy Resources and its competitors. Vulcan Energy Resources's current Retained Earnings is A$-318.57 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vulcan Energy Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.51, compared to a current price of A$2.69 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is A$-318.57 Mil. Vulcan Energy Resources' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 2 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), the current Retained Earnings is A$-318.57 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 Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vulcan Energy Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.69 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.51.
GuruFocus considers Vulcan Energy Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VUL:
Retained Earnings: A$-318.57 Mil
GF Value™: A$3.51 vs. price of A$2.69 (23.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VUL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vulcan Energy Resources Ltd is engaged in geothermal energy and lithium exploration and production. The company's Lionheart Project is an integrated lithium and renewable energy project that produces battery-quality lithium from naturally heated subsurface brine in the Upper Rhine Valley, to deliver a local source of sustainable lithium for the European battery industry, with a co-product of renewable energy for local heating needs. It has developed an aluminate-based sorbent, VULSORB, to produce lithium from subsurface brine and harnesses geothermal energy from its operations in the Upper Rhine Valley. The company has three operating segments based on geographical location: Germany, which derives the maximum revenue, other European countries, and Australia.
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