CBUTF (Clear Blue Technologies International) Retained Earnings: $-38.17 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Clear Blue Technologies International Retained Earnings?

Clear Blue Technologies International CBUTF -1.63% Retained Earnings is $-38.17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Clear Blue Technologies International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-38.17 Mil.

Clear Blue Technologies International's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-35.59 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-37.66 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-37.66 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-38.17 Mil).

Clear Blue Technologies International's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-27.75 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-33.74 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-33.74 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-37.66 Mil).

Clear Blue Technologies International  (OTCPK:CBUTF) 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.

Clear Blue Technologies International Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Clear Blue Technologies International Retained Earnings Chart

Clear Blue Technologies International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Apr17 Apr18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.75 -24.73 -27.75 -33.74 -37.66

Clear Blue Technologies International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -33.50 -35.45 -35.59 -37.66 -38.17

Clear Blue Technologies International 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 $-38.17 Mil mean?
Clear Blue Technologies International (CBUTF) has a Retained Earnings of $-38.17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Clear Blue Technologies International and its competitors.
Is Clear Blue Technologies International's Retained Earnings too high?
Clear Blue Technologies International's current Retained Earnings is $-38.17 Mil.
How does Clear Blue Technologies International's Retained Earnings compare to FSLR and NXT?
Clear Blue Technologies International's Retained Earnings of $-38.17 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Semiconductors 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 Clear Blue Technologies International and its competitors. Clear Blue Technologies International's current Retained Earnings is $-38.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clear Blue Technologies International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clear Blue Technologies International (CBUTF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.03 — trading 70.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-38.17 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 Clear Blue Technologies International (CBUTF), the current Retained Earnings is $-38.17 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Clear Blue Technologies International Business Description

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Clear Blue Technologies International Inc is engaged in the business of developing and selling Smart Off-Grid power solutions and management services to the power, control, monitor, manage, and proactively service solar and hybrid-powered systems such as street lights, security systems, telecommunications systems, emergency power, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The Company operates in three geographical areas: Canada, the United States of America, the Middle East, and Africa.