EGMLF (Engineer Gold Mines) Retained Earnings: $-2.60 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)


What is Engineer Gold Mines Retained Earnings?

Engineer Gold Mines EGMLF Retained Earnings is $-2.60 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Engineer Gold Mines's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-2.60 Mil.

Engineer Gold Mines's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2025 ($-2.52 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($-2.51 Mil) but then declined from Nov. 2025 ($-2.51 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($-2.60 Mil).

Engineer Gold Mines's annual retained earnings declined from Nov. 2023 ($-2.33 Mil) to Nov. 2024 ($-2.43 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2024 ($-2.43 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($-2.51 Mil).

Engineer Gold Mines  (OTCPK:EGMLF) 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.

Engineer Gold Mines Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Engineer Gold Mines Retained Earnings Chart

Engineer Gold Mines Annual Data
Trend Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -2.09 -2.21 -2.33 -2.43 -2.51

Engineer Gold Mines Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -2.39 -2.49 -2.52 -2.51 -2.60

Engineer Gold Mines 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 $-2.60 Mil mean?
Engineer Gold Mines (EGMLF) has a Retained Earnings of $-2.60 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Engineer Gold Mines and its competitors.
Is Engineer Gold Mines' Retained Earnings too high?
Engineer Gold Mines' current Retained Earnings is $-2.60 Mil.
How does Engineer Gold Mines' Retained Earnings compare to NEM and AU?
Engineer Gold Mines' Retained Earnings of $-2.60 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 Engineer Gold Mines and its competitors. Engineer Gold Mines's current Retained Earnings is $-2.60 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Engineer Gold Mines stock overvalued right now?
Engineer Gold Mines (EGMLF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-2.60 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-2.60 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 Engineer Gold Mines (EGMLF), the current Retained Earnings is $-2.60 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Engineer Gold Mines Business Description

Other Exchanges 9EG0:GermanyEAU:Canada
Address 1111 Melville Street, Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3V6
Engineer Gold Mines Ltd is an exploration stage junior mining company engaged in the identification, acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. The company's project includes the Engineer Project, located in British Columbia, Canada.