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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Quantum Base Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was £-2.09 Mil.
Quantum Base Holdings's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2024 (£0.00 Mil) to Apr. 2025 (£-0.90 Mil) and
declined
from Apr. 2025 (£-0.90 Mil) to Oct. 2025 (£-2.09 Mil).
Quantum Base Holdings's annual retained earnings
declined
from Apr. 2023 (£-0.80 Mil) to Apr. 2024 (£-2.05 Mil) but then
increased
from Apr. 2024 (£-2.05 Mil) to Apr. 2025 (£-0.90 Mil).
Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE) 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.
Quantum Base Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Quantum Base Holdings 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.
Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE) has a Retained Earnings of £-2.09 Mil as of Oct. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Quantum Base Holdings and its competitors.
Is Quantum Base Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Quantum Base Holdings' current Retained Earnings is £-2.09 Mil. Overall, Quantum Base Holdings has a GF Score™ of 9/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Base Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to ALLE and MSA?
Quantum Base Holdings' Retained Earnings of £-2.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 Quantum Base Holdings and its competitors. Quantum Base Holdings's current Retained Earnings is £-2.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Base Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE) has a current Retained Earnings of £-2.09 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is £-2.09 Mil. Quantum Base Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 9/100 with 4 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 Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE), the current Retained Earnings is £-2.09 Mil as of Oct. 2025. 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.
Quantum Base Holdings PLC is a quantum science company creating a new world-wide standard in authentication through its patented Q-ID solution - unbreakable and non-replicable authenticity tags that can be applied to products, significantly mitigating counterfeiting. Q-IDs can be easily integrated with common printing methods and quickly authenticated with a smartphone, providing easy authentication and security for world-wide brands, governments, and consumers. It generated all of its revenue from the licensing of the Q-ID technology.
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