CYNXF (International Metals Mining) Retained Earnings: $-17.08 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is International Metals Mining Retained Earnings?

International Metals Mining CYNXF -64.67% Retained Earnings is $-17.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. International Metals Mining's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-17.08 Mil.

International Metals Mining's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2025 ($-17.06 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-16.95 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 ($-16.95 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-17.08 Mil).

International Metals Mining's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2023 ($-13.34 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($-16.54 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2024 ($-16.54 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($-16.20 Mil).

International Metals Mining  (OTCPK:CYNXF) 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.

International Metals Mining Retained Earnings Historical Data

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International Metals Mining Retained Earnings Chart

International Metals Mining Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.73 -13.95 -13.34 -16.54 -16.20

International Metals Mining Quarterly Data
Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25
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International Metals Mining 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 $-17.08 Mil mean?
International Metals Mining (CYNXF) has a Retained Earnings of $-17.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on International Metals Mining and its competitors.
Is International Metals Mining's Retained Earnings too high?
International Metals Mining's current Retained Earnings is $-17.08 Mil.
How does International Metals Mining's Retained Earnings compare to HL?
International Metals Mining's Retained Earnings of $-17.08 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 International Metals Mining and its competitors. International Metals Mining's current Retained Earnings is $-17.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Metals Mining stock overvalued right now?
International Metals Mining (CYNXF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-17.08 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-17.08 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 International Metals Mining (CYNXF), the current Retained Earnings is $-17.08 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.

International Metals Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges C2Y:GermanyIMM:Canada
Address 33 Heritage Peak Road, Port Moody, BC, CAN, V3H 0H5
International Metals Mining Corp is a mineral resource company. It is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties in North America. The company holds an interest in the Black Rock Canyon, Panteria, Longface, and the Minas Gerais property. Geographically, its properties are spread across Peru, Brazil, Tanzania, and other regions.