ECDA (ECD Automotive Design) Retained Earnings: $-26.34 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


What is ECD Automotive Design Retained Earnings?

ECD Automotive Design ECDA Retained Earnings is $-26.34 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ECD Automotive Design's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-26.34 Mil.

ECD Automotive Design's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2025 ($-24.30 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-28.57 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 ($-28.57 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-26.34 Mil).

ECD Automotive Design's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($-6.32 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-10.78 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 ($-10.78 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-21.55 Mil).

ECD Automotive Design  (OTCPK:ECDA) 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.

ECD Automotive Design Retained Earnings Historical Data

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ECD Automotive Design Retained Earnings Chart

ECD Automotive Design Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
-2.89 -6.32 -10.78 -21.55

ECD Automotive Design Quarterly Data
Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 -18.24 -21.55 -24.30 -28.57 -26.34

ECD Automotive Design 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $-26.34 Mil mean?
ECD Automotive Design (ECDA) has a Retained Earnings of $-26.34 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ECD Automotive Design and its competitors.
Is ECD Automotive Design's Retained Earnings too high?
ECD Automotive Design's current Retained Earnings is $-26.34 Mil.
How does ECD Automotive Design's Retained Earnings compare to BINI and TSLA?
ECD Automotive Design's Retained Earnings of $-26.34 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 ECD Automotive Design and its competitors. ECD Automotive Design's current Retained Earnings is $-26.34 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECD Automotive Design stock overvalued right now?
ECD Automotive Design (ECDA) has a current Retained Earnings of $-26.34 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-26.34 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 ECD Automotive Design (ECDA), the current Retained Earnings is $-26.34 Mil as of Sep. 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.

ECD Automotive Design Business Description

Address 4930 Industrial Lane, Unit 107, Kissimmee, FL, USA, 34758
ECD Automotive Design Inc is a custom-car builder in the Restomod sector with a focus on British classic motor vehicles of various models of both two-door and four-door styles. The company has established a facility geared towards producing the majority customized Land Rovers with the highest quality of parts and the highest quality labor force building each vehicle. ECD restores Land Rovers Defenders, Land Rover Series IIA, the Range Rover Classic and the Jaguar E-Type. It upgrade any engine, including Chevrolet V8's, Land Rover V8's, Cummins diesel engines and new electric drivetrains, performing all the necessary body work, drivetrain selection and installation, every stitch in the interior, paint work, up to placement of the last nut and bolt.