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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cogent Communications Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-648.3 Mil.
Cogent Communications Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€-575.5 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-605.1 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 (€-605.1 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-648.3 Mil).
Cogent Communications Holdings's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€15.7 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-359.4 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€-359.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-605.1 Mil).
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.
Cogent Communications Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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 €-648.3 Mil mean?
Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) has a Retained Earnings of €-648.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Cogent Communications Holdings' current Retained Earnings is €-648.3 Mil. Overall, Cogent Communications Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cogent Communications Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to OPTU and GLIBA?
Cogent Communications Holdings' Retained Earnings of €-648.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Telecommunication 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 Cogent Communications Holdings and its competitors. Cogent Communications Holdings's current Retained Earnings is €-648.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cogent Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.98, compared to a current price of €10.96 — trading 80.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €-648.3 Mil. Cogent Communications Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 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 Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1), the current Retained Earnings is €-648.3 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 Cogent Communications Holdings (FRA:OGM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cogent Communications Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.96 is trading 80.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €54.98.
GuruFocus considers Cogent Communications Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OGM1:
Retained Earnings: €-648.3 Mil
GF Value™: €54.98 vs. price of €10.96 (80.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OGM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cogent Communications Holdings Business Description
Cogent carries over one-fifth of the world's internet traffic on its network, providing high-capacity services to businesses. Cogent's corporate customers are in high-rise office buildings, where the firm provides two types of connections: dedicated internet access, which connects them to the internet, and virtual private networking, which offers an internal network for employees in different locations. Cogent's corporate customers are exclusively in North America and account for nearly half of the firm's revenue. Cogent's netcentric customers include internet service providers and content providers, to which Cogent provides internet transit. They hand traffic to Cogent in data centers and rely on Cogent to deliver it. About half of netcentric revenue is from outside the US.
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