Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust (LSE:OXH) Retained Earnings: £-0.79 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust Retained Earnings?

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust LSE:OXH Retained Earnings is £-0.79 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was £-0.79 Mil.

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's quarterly retained earnings declined from Feb. 2025 (£-0.70 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (£-0.82 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2025 (£-0.82 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (£-0.79 Mil).

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's annual retained earnings declined from Feb. 2024 (£-0.47 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (£-0.70 Mil) and declined from Feb. 2025 (£-0.70 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (£-0.79 Mil).

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust  (LSE:OXH) 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.

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust Retained Earnings Chart

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Retained Earnings
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Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust 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 £-0.79 Mil mean?
Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust (LSE:OXH) has a Retained Earnings of £-0.79 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust and its competitors.
Is Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's Retained Earnings too high?
Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's current Retained Earnings is £-0.79 Mil.
How does Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's Retained Earnings compare to BLK and BX?
Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's Retained Earnings of £-0.79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management 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 Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust and its competitors. Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust's current Retained Earnings is £-0.79 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust stock overvalued right now?
Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust (LSE:OXH) has a current Retained Earnings of £-0.79 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is £-0.79 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 Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust (LSE:OXH), the current Retained Earnings is £-0.79 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust Business Description

Address Magdalen Centre, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, GBR, OX4 4GA
Oxford Technology 2 Venture Capital Trust PLC is active in the financial services sector. The company operates as a venture capital trust managed by OT2 Managers Ltd. Its core feature is that it invests in early-stage and start-up technology companies, which provide good yields but are risky to invest in. The company's portfolio comprises unlisted, UK-based companies belonging to the science, technology, and engineering businesses.