HYPD (Hyperion DeFi) Retained Earnings: $-231.78 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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HYPD Hyperion DeFi Inc HYPD
43 GF Score
Price $2.74
GF Value $16.53
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hyperion DeFi Retained Earnings?

Hyperion DeFi HYPD -1.08% 43 Retained Earnings is $-231.78 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates HYPD with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hyperion DeFi's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-231.78 Mil.

Hyperion DeFi's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-200.86 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-240.62 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($-240.62 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-231.78 Mil).

Hyperion DeFi's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-145.49 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-195.31 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-195.31 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-240.62 Mil).


Hyperion DeFi  (NAS:HYPD) 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.


Hyperion DeFi Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Hyperion DeFi Retained Earnings Chart

Hyperion DeFi 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 -90.22 -118.23 -145.49 -195.31 -240.62

Hyperion DeFi 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 -198.79 -207.48 -200.86 -240.62 -231.78
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Hyperion DeFi 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 $-231.78 Mil mean?
Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) has a Retained Earnings of $-231.78 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Hyperion DeFi and its competitors.
Is Hyperion DeFi's Retained Earnings too high?
Hyperion DeFi's current Retained Earnings is $-231.78 Mil. Overall, Hyperion DeFi has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyperion DeFi's Retained Earnings compare to MGX and KALA?
Hyperion DeFi's Retained Earnings of $-231.78 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Biotechnology 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 Hyperion DeFi and its competitors. Hyperion DeFi's current Retained Earnings is $-231.78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyperion DeFi stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $2.74 — trading 83.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-231.78 Mil. Hyperion DeFi's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 2 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 Hyperion DeFi (HYPD), the current Retained Earnings is $-231.78 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 Hyperion DeFi (HYPD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyperion DeFi stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.74 is trading 83.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53. GuruFocus considers Hyperion DeFi to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HYPD:

  • Retained Earnings: $-231.78 Mil
  • GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $2.74 (83.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HYPD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Hyperion DeFi Business Description

Address 23461 South Point Drive, Suite 390, Laguna Hills, CA, USA, 92653
Hyperion DeFi Inc is a USA-based company building a long-term strategic treasury of Hyperliquid's native token, HYPE. The Company is focused on providing its shareholders with simplified access to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, one of the fastest-growing and highest-revenue-generating blockchains in the world. Shareholders benefit from a gradually compounding exposure to HYPE, both from its native staking yield and additional revenues generated from its on-chain utility. It is working to provide its shareholders with simplified exposure to the Hyperliquid ecosystem, which is believed to be among the highest-revenue-generating blockchains in the world, according to information from various blockchain data tracking sources, including Artemis Analytics and DefiLlama.
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