NLLSY (NEL ASA) Retained Earnings: $-474.19 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


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Price $7.67
GF Value $9.06
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is NEL ASA Retained Earnings?

NEL ASA NLLSY 79 Retained Earnings is $-474.19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NLLSY with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.06 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. NEL ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-474.19 Mil.

NEL ASA's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-358.74 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-445.98 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-445.98 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-474.19 Mil).

NEL ASA's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-284.19 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-288.97 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-288.97 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-445.98 Mil).

NEL ASA  (OTCPK:NLLSY) 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.

NEL ASA Retained Earnings Historical Data

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NEL ASA Retained Earnings Chart

NEL ASA 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 -108.19 -216.88 -284.19 -288.97 -445.98

NEL ASA 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 -313.97 -346.48 -358.74 -445.98 -474.19
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NEL ASA 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 $-474.19 Mil mean?
NEL ASA (NLLSY) has a Retained Earnings of $-474.19 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on NEL ASA and its competitors.
Is NEL ASA's Retained Earnings too high?
NEL ASA's current Retained Earnings is $-474.19 Mil. Overall, NEL ASA has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NEL ASA's Retained Earnings compare to GEV and ETN?
NEL ASA's Retained Earnings of $-474.19 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 NEL ASA and its competitors. NEL ASA's current Retained Earnings is $-474.19 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NEL ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEL ASA (NLLSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.06, compared to a current price of $7.67 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-474.19 Mil. NEL ASA's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 NEL ASA (NLLSY), the current Retained Earnings is $-474.19 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 NEL ASA (NLLSY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NEL ASA stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.67 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.06. GuruFocus considers NEL ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for NLLSY:

  • Retained Earnings: $-474.19 Mil
  • GF Value™: $9.06 vs. price of $7.67 (15.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs

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

NEL ASA Business Description

Address Karenslyst alle 49, Oslo, NOR, N-0279
NEL ASA is a hydrogen company delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. It serves industries, energy, and gas companies with hydrogen technology. The company's hydrogen solutions cover the entire value chain from hydrogen production technologies to the manufacturing of hydrogen fueling stations, providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as conventional vehicles. The company's segments include Nel Alkaline Electrolyser and Nel PEM Electrolyser. It generates maximum revenue from the Nel Alkaline Electrolyser. Nel Alkaline Electrolyser is a supplier of hydrogen production equipment based on alkaline water electrolysis technology.
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