Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) Retained Earnings: €-9.45 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Image Scan Holdings Retained Earnings?

Image Scan Holdings FRA:LWN Retained Earnings is €-9.45 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Image Scan Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-9.45 Mil.

Image Scan Holdings's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2025 (€-10.04 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€-9.52 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2025 (€-9.52 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-9.45 Mil).

Image Scan Holdings's annual retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 (€-9.50 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€-9.51 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2024 (€-9.51 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€-9.52 Mil).

Image Scan Holdings  (FRA:LWN) 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.

Image Scan Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Image Scan Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Image Scan Holdings Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.39 -9.51 -9.50 -9.51 -9.52

Image Scan Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
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 -9.71 -9.51 -10.04 -9.52 -9.45

Image Scan Holdings 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 €-9.45 Mil mean?
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a Retained Earnings of €-9.45 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Image Scan Holdings and its competitors.
Is Image Scan Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Image Scan Holdings' current Retained Earnings is €-9.45 Mil.
How does Image Scan Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to ALLE and MSA?
Image Scan Holdings' Retained Earnings of €-9.45 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 Image Scan Holdings and its competitors. Image Scan Holdings's current Retained Earnings is €-9.45 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Scan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a current Retained Earnings of €-9.45 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is €-9.45 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 Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN), the current Retained Earnings is €-9.45 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.

Image Scan Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges IGE:UK
Address Sileby Road, 16-18 Hayhill Industrial Estate, Loughborough, Barrow-upon-Soar, Leicestershire, GBR, LE12 8LD
Image Scan Holdings PLC is principally engaged in the development and sale of portable X-ray systems for security and counter-terrorism applications. Additionally, it also manufactures industrial X-ray inspection systems. The company offers a range of portable, rapid deployment, and static security solutions to several security sectors, including government and private security organisations. It serves police, military, security services, bomb disposal teams, prisons, ports, airports, cargo handlers, freight forwarders, corporate headquarters, mail rooms, and operators of stadiums and events. The company derives revenue from the sale of its equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of revenue from the United Kingdom.