Social Chain AG (FRA:PU11) Retained Earnings: €-322.46 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Social Chain AG Retained Earnings?

Social Chain AG FRA:PU11 +80.00% Retained Earnings is €-322.46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Social Chain AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-322.46 Mil.

Social Chain AG's quarterly retained earnings stayed the same from Mar. 2025 (€-322.46 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (€-322.46 Mil) and stayed the same from Sep. 2025 (€-322.46 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-322.46 Mil).

Social Chain AG's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€-157.74 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€-286.37 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 (€-286.37 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€-322.46 Mil).

Social Chain AG  (FRA:PU11) 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.

Social Chain AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Social Chain AG's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Social Chain AG Retained Earnings Chart

Social Chain AG Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Sep24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -57.37 -81.93 -157.74 -286.37 -322.46

Social Chain AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 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 -322.46 -322.46 -322.46 -322.46 -322.46

Social Chain AG 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 €-322.46 Mil mean?
Social Chain AG (FRA:PU11) has a Retained Earnings of €-322.46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Social Chain AG and its competitors.
Is Social Chain AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Social Chain AG's current Retained Earnings is €-322.46 Mil.
How does Social Chain AG's Retained Earnings compare to GOOGL and META?
Social Chain AG's Retained Earnings of €-322.46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 Interactive Media company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Interactive Media 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 Social Chain AG and its competitors. Social Chain AG's current Retained Earnings is €-322.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Social Chain AG stock overvalued right now?
Social Chain AG (FRA:PU11) has a current Retained Earnings of €-322.46 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is €-322.46 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 Social Chain AG (FRA:PU11), the current Retained Earnings is €-322.46 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.

Social Chain AG Business Description

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Address Alte Jakobstr. 85/ 86, Berlin, DEU, 10179
Social Chain AG is p is an integrated social media company that combines social media, social commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail under one roof. It focuses on brands, social experiences, and product worlds that are identified, developed, and marketed directly to end consumers (direct-to-consumer brands) via social media. It has three segments - Social Commerce, Social Media, and Retail (DS Group). Social Commerce focuses on three areas (Verticals) Food, Home & Living, Beauty & Health. Online stores are the efficient points of sale for direct-to-consumer brands. More than 70 percent of direct-to-consumer sales are generated through operating online shops. The Social Commerce segment generates maximum revenue.