Qev NV (FRA:7IO) Retained Earnings: €-6.04 Mil (As of Dec. 2022)

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What is Qev NV Retained Earnings?

Qev NV FRA:7IO 19 Retained Earnings is €-6.04 Mil as of Dec. 2022. GuruFocus rates FRA:7IO with a GF Score™ of 19/100.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Qev NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2022 was €-6.04 Mil.

Qev NV's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (€-5.71 Mil) to Jun. 2022 (€-3.68 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2022 (€-3.68 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€-6.04 Mil).

Qev NV's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 (€0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2021 (€-5.71 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2021 (€-5.71 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€-6.04 Mil).

Qev NV  (FRA:7IO) 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.

Qev NV Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Qev NV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Qev NV Retained Earnings Chart

Qev NV Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
-5.71 -6.04

Qev NV Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22
Retained Earnings 0.00 -5.71 -3.68 -6.04
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Qev NV 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 €-6.04 Mil mean?
Qev NV (FRA:7IO) has a Retained Earnings of €-6.04 Mil as of Dec. 2022. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Qev NV and its competitors.
Is Qev NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Qev NV's current Retained Earnings is €-6.04 Mil. Overall, Qev NV has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qev NV's Retained Earnings compare to TSLA and STLA?
Qev NV's Retained Earnings of €-6.04 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 Qev NV and its competitors. Qev NV's current Retained Earnings is €-6.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qev NV stock overvalued right now?
Qev NV (FRA:7IO) has a current Retained Earnings of €-6.04 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is €-6.04 Mil. Qev NV's overall GF Score™ is 19/100. 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 Qev NV (FRA:7IO), the current Retained Earnings is €-6.04 Mil as of Dec. 2022. 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.

Qev NV Business Description

Address Carrer del Rec Molinar, 11, Montmelo, Barcelona, ESP, 08160
Qev NV designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric light commercial vehicles and electric buses, as well as offering aftersales and maintenance services, and has further business lines related to electric motorsport. It sells its electric vans, trucks and buses primarily to businesses and public transport companies seeking to establish or grow their electric fleets, and is focused on serving the urban mobility and last-mile delivery markets. Under the ZEROID brand, QEV Technologies offers a zero-emission fleet that includes multiple electric van models, delivery trucks, and electric and hydrogen platforms for buses.
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