DRTFF (Desert Control AS) Retained Earnings: $-7.76 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


DRTFF Desert Control AS DRTFF
67 GF Score
Price $0.28
GF Value $2.08
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What is Desert Control AS Retained Earnings?

Desert Control AS DRTFF 67 Retained Earnings is $-7.76 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DRTFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.08. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Desert Control AS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-7.76 Mil.

Desert Control AS's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2025 ($-4.11 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-6.24 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2025 ($-6.24 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-7.76 Mil).

Desert Control AS's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 ($-18.22 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-4.89 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 ($-4.89 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-7.76 Mil).

Desert Control AS  (OTCPK:DRTFF) 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.

Desert Control AS Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Desert Control AS Retained Earnings Chart

Desert Control AS Annual Data
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Desert Control AS Quarterly Data
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Desert Control AS 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 $-7.76 Mil mean?
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a Retained Earnings of $-7.76 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Desert Control AS and its competitors.
Is Desert Control AS's Retained Earnings too high?
Desert Control AS's current Retained Earnings is $-7.76 Mil. Overall, Desert Control AS has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desert Control AS's Retained Earnings compare to CTVA and CF?
Desert Control AS's Retained Earnings of $-7.76 Mil can be compared against companies in the Agriculture 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 Agriculture company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Agriculture 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 Desert Control AS and its competitors. Desert Control AS's current Retained Earnings is $-7.76 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desert Control AS stock overvalued right now?
Desert Control AS (DRTFF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-7.76 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $0.28 — trading 86.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-7.76 Mil. Desert Control AS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF), the current Retained Earnings is $-7.76 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 Desert Control AS (DRTFF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desert Control AS stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.28 is trading 86.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.

Key valuation signals for DRTFF:

  • Retained Earnings: $-7.76 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $0.28 (86.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DRTFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Desert Control AS Business Description

Other Exchanges DSRT:Norway8KT:Germany
Address Grenseveien 21, Sandnes, NOR, 4313
Desert Control AS delivers measurable water savings and improved soil performance through its proprietary LNC technology. The Company monetizes LNC through a combination of direct services, recurring outcome-based contracts, and partner-based licensing, depending on geography and customer segment. It developed a patented non-intrusive process to reverse desertification, rehabilitate degraded soils, and reduce water and fertiliser consumption. The Company currently reports its operations as a single segment (soil conditioning solutions). Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, followed by Norway.
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