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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Capital Power's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-320 Mil.
Capital Power's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€-137 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-216 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€-216 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-320 Mil).
Capital Power's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (€-276 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-50 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€-50 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-216 Mil).
Capital Power (FRA:2CP) 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.
Capital Power Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Power'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.
Capital Power (FRA:2CP) has a Retained Earnings of €-320 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Capital Power and its competitors.
Is Capital Power's Retained Earnings too high?
Capital Power's current Retained Earnings is €-320 Mil. Overall, Capital Power has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Power's Retained Earnings compare to CEG and VST?
Capital Power's Retained Earnings of €-320 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Capital Power and its competitors. Capital Power's current Retained Earnings is €-320 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power (FRA:2CP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.94, compared to a current price of €45.20 — trading 81.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €-320 Mil. Capital Power's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 15 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 Capital Power (FRA:2CP), the current Retained Earnings is €-320 Mil as of Mar. 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.
Is Capital Power (FRA:2CP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €45.20 is trading 81.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.94.
GuruFocus considers Capital Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2CP:
Retained Earnings: €-320 Mil
GF Value™: €24.94 vs. price of €45.20 (81.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2CP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Power Corp is a North American power producer whose principal activities are developing, acquiring, and operating power plants. Through its subsidiary, Capital Power owns and operates a portfolio of natural gas, coal, wind, solar, and solid fuel energy generating facilities. These are located throughout Western and Central Canada and the U.S. Capital Power's natural gas and coal facilities, specifically its Genesee and Shepard sites, account for its electric capacity and cash flow production. The company generates the vast majority of its revenue from sale of electricity and natural gas. The company's customers include a variety of industrial and commercial consumers, independent transmission system operators, and government-owned entities.
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