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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Haivision Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-6.8 Mil.
Haivision Systems's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 ($-5.2 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-5.5 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($-5.5 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-6.8 Mil).
Haivision Systems's annual retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2023 ($-7.3 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($-4.4 Mil) but then
declined
from Oct. 2024 ($-4.4 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-5.2 Mil).
Haivision Systems (OTCPK:HAIVF) 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.
Haivision Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haivision Systems's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
Haivision Systems (HAIVF) has a Retained Earnings of $-6.8 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Haivision Systems and its competitors.
Is Haivision Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
Haivision Systems' current Retained Earnings is $-6.8 Mil. Overall, Haivision Systems has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haivision Systems' Retained Earnings compare to MSFT and ORCL?
Haivision Systems' Retained Earnings of $-6.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Haivision Systems and its competitors. Haivision Systems's current Retained Earnings is $-6.8 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haivision Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haivision Systems (HAIVF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.84, compared to a current price of $3.11 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-6.8 Mil. Haivision Systems' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 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 Haivision Systems (HAIVF), the current Retained Earnings is $-6.8 Mil as of Apr. 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 Haivision Systems (HAIVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haivision Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.11 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.84.
GuruFocus considers Haivision Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAIVF:
Retained Earnings: $-6.8 Mil
GF Value™: $3.84 vs. price of $3.11 (19% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAIVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haivision Systems Inc is a provider of infrastructure solutions for the video streaming market, servicing enterprises and governments globally. The organizations use company solutions to communicate, collaborate and educate customers and stakeholders. It delivers high quality, low latency, secure and reliable video through the entire IP video lifecycle, using a broad range of software, hardware, and services. Its geographical segments are Canada, International, and the United States, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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