LOMEF (Black Spruce Exploration) Retained Earnings: $-16.46 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Black Spruce Exploration Retained Earnings?

Black Spruce Exploration LOMEF +24.71% Retained Earnings is $-16.46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Black Spruce Exploration's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-16.46 Mil.

Black Spruce Exploration's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-16.25 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-16.35 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-16.35 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-16.46 Mil).

Black Spruce Exploration's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-4.60 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($-7.25 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 ($-7.25 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-16.22 Mil).

Black Spruce Exploration  (OTCPK:LOMEF) 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.

Black Spruce Exploration Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Black Spruce Exploration Retained Earnings Chart

Black Spruce Exploration Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Retained Earnings
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Black Spruce Exploration Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Black Spruce Exploration 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 $-16.46 Mil mean?
Black Spruce Exploration (LOMEF) has a Retained Earnings of $-16.46 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Black Spruce Exploration and its competitors.
Is Black Spruce Exploration's Retained Earnings too high?
Black Spruce Exploration's current Retained Earnings is $-16.46 Mil.
How does Black Spruce Exploration's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Black Spruce Exploration's Retained Earnings of $-16.46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Black Spruce Exploration and its competitors. Black Spruce Exploration's current Retained Earnings is $-16.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Black Spruce Exploration stock overvalued right now?
Black Spruce Exploration (LOMEF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-16.46 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-16.46 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 Black Spruce Exploration (LOMEF), the current Retained Earnings is $-16.46 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.

Black Spruce Exploration Business Description

Other Exchanges BARK:Canada
Address 200 Burrard Street, Suite 1615, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3L6
Black Spruce Exploration Inc, formerly Lithium One Metals Inc is engaged in the exploration and evaluation of resource properties in North America. It is a lithium explorer with its projects in Ontario and Quebec, and its projects include Sirmac Property, Taycan Property, Root South Property, Sharp Property, and others.