GLGLF (GLG Life Tech) Retained Earnings: $-254.14 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is GLG Life Tech Retained Earnings?

GLG Life Tech GLGLF -90.00% Retained Earnings is $-254.14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. GLG Life Tech's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-254.14 Mil.

GLG Life Tech's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-242.74 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-248.76 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-248.76 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-254.14 Mil).

GLG Life Tech's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 ($-314.06 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-249.30 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-249.30 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-248.76 Mil).

GLG Life Tech  (OTCPK:GLGLF) 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.

GLG Life Tech Retained Earnings Historical Data

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GLG Life Tech Retained Earnings Chart

GLG Life Tech Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -306.70 -306.01 -314.06 -249.30 -248.76

GLG Life Tech Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 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 -250.05 -242.01 -242.74 -248.76 -254.14

GLG Life Tech 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 $-254.14 Mil mean?
GLG Life Tech (GLGLF) has a Retained Earnings of $-254.14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on GLG Life Tech and its competitors.
Is GLG Life Tech's Retained Earnings too high?
GLG Life Tech's current Retained Earnings is $-254.14 Mil.
How does GLG Life Tech's Retained Earnings compare to ADM and TSN?
GLG Life Tech's Retained Earnings of $-254.14 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 GLG Life Tech and its competitors. GLG Life Tech's current Retained Earnings is $-254.14 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GLG Life Tech stock overvalued right now?
GLG Life Tech (GLGLF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-254.14 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-254.14 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 GLG Life Tech (GLGLF), the current Retained Earnings is $-254.14 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.

GLG Life Tech Business Description

Address 13071 Vanier Place, Suite 220, Richmond, BC, CAN, V6V 2J1
GLG Life Tech Corp is a supplier of stevia extract, an all-natural sweetener extracted from the stevia plant, and monk fruit extract, an all-natural sweetener extracted from monk fruit (also known as luo han guo). The company specializes in the research and development and, through its long-term contractual relationship with a Chinese firm, produces these extracts for distribution to the food and beverage industry globally. Furthermore, it has expanded its product offerings through the supply of ingredients complementary to the natural high-intensity sweetener market under its Naturals+ product line. GLG has only one reportable segment: the Natural Sweeteners Products segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America and the rest from other markets.