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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cyanotech's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-27.26 Mil.
Cyanotech's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($-27.03 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-27.03 Mil) but then
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-27.03 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-27.26 Mil).
Cyanotech's annual retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2023 ($-17.63 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($-22.90 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2024 ($-22.90 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($-26.10 Mil).
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.
Cyanotech Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cyanotech'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.
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 $-27.26 Mil mean?
Cyanotech (CYAN) has a Retained Earnings of $-27.26 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cyanotech and its competitors.
Is Cyanotech's Retained Earnings too high?
Cyanotech's current Retained Earnings is $-27.26 Mil. Overall, Cyanotech has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyanotech's Retained Earnings compare to GPOX and PAVS?
Cyanotech's Retained Earnings of $-27.26 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Cyanotech and its competitors. Cyanotech's current Retained Earnings is $-27.26 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cyanotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech (CYAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.39, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-27.26 Mil. Cyanotech's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 9 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 Cyanotech (CYAN), the current Retained Earnings is $-27.26 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 Cyanotech (CYAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.39.
GuruFocus considers Cyanotech to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CYAN:
Retained Earnings: $-27.26 Mil
GF Value™: $0.39 vs. price of $0.53 (35.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CYAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cyanotech Corp is engaged in the production of natural products derived from microalgae for the nutritional supplements market. The company's products include BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica is a dietary supplement used for extra energy, a strengthened immune system, cardiovascular benefits, and as a source of antioxidant carotenoids. BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin is a dietary antioxidant shown to support and maintain the body's natural inflammatory response, enhance skin, and support eye and joint health. It derives maximum revenue from the Packaged product and geographically from the United States.
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