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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Sequana Medical NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was €-268.95 Mil.
Sequana Medical NV's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2024 (€-217.10 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-250.68 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€-250.68 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (€-268.95 Mil).
Sequana Medical NV's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2022 (€-173.46 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€-206.02 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€-206.02 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-250.68 Mil).
Sequana Medical NV (FRA:2SE) 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.
Sequana Medical NV Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sequana Medical NV'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of €-268.95 Mil mean?
Sequana Medical NV (FRA:2SE) has a Retained Earnings of €-268.95 Mil as of Jun. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Sequana Medical NV and its competitors.
Is Sequana Medical NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Sequana Medical NV's current Retained Earnings is €-268.95 Mil. Overall, Sequana Medical NV has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sequana Medical NV's Retained Earnings compare to ABT and SYK?
Sequana Medical NV's Retained Earnings of €-268.95 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 Sequana Medical NV and its competitors. Sequana Medical NV's current Retained Earnings is €-268.95 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sequana Medical NV stock overvalued right now?
Sequana Medical NV (FRA:2SE) has a current Retained Earnings of €-268.95 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.19, compared to a current price of €0.51 — trading 169.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €-268.95 Mil. Sequana Medical NV's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 12 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 Sequana Medical NV (FRA:2SE), the current Retained Earnings is €-268.95 Mil as of Jun. 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 Sequana Medical NV (FRA:2SE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sequana Medical NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.51 is trading 169.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.19.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2SE:
Retained Earnings: €-268.95 Mil
GF Value™: €0.19 vs. price of €0.51 (169.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2SE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sequana Medical NV is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on the development of treatment solutions for the management of fluid overload in liver disease, malignant ascites, and heart failure. The company's products include an alfa pump, which provides a treatment solution for the long-term management of liver refractory ascites and malignant ascites with safety, efficacy, and quality of life benefits demonstrated in multiple clinical studies. The company's geographical segments include Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and the Rest of the world, out of which Germany accounts for the majority of the revenue.
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