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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nanoform Finland's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was kr-1,443.22 Mil.
Nanoform Finland's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 (kr-1,361.12 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (kr-1,379.88 Mil) and
declined
from Mar. 2026 (kr-1,379.88 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (kr-1,443.22 Mil).
Nanoform Finland's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (kr-959.58 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr-1,238.76 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (kr-1,238.76 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (kr-1,361.12 Mil).
Nanoform Finland (OSTO:NANOFS) 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.
Nanoform Finland Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nanoform Finland's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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.
What does a Retained Earnings of kr-1,443.22 Mil mean?
Nanoform Finland (OSTO:NANOFS) has a Retained Earnings of kr-1,443.22 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Nanoform Finland and its competitors.
Is Nanoform Finland's Retained Earnings too high?
Nanoform Finland's current Retained Earnings is kr-1,443.22 Mil. Overall, Nanoform Finland has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nanoform Finland's Retained Earnings compare to VRTX and REGN?
Nanoform Finland's Retained Earnings of kr-1,443.22 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 Nanoform Finland and its competitors. Nanoform Finland's current Retained Earnings is kr-1,443.22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nanoform Finland stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanoform Finland (OSTO:NANOFS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr19.19, compared to a current price of kr10.26 — trading 46.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is kr-1,443.22 Mil. Nanoform Finland's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Nanoform Finland (OSTO:NANOFS), the current Retained Earnings is kr-1,443.22 Mil as of Jun. 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 Nanoform Finland (OSTO:NANOFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nanoform Finland stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr10.26 is trading 46.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr19.19.
GuruFocus considers Nanoform Finland to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NANOFS:
Retained Earnings: kr-1,443.22 Mil
GF Value™: kr19.19 vs. price of kr10.26 (46.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NANOFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nanoform Finland PLC is a nanoparticle medicine-enabling company. The company works together with pharma and biotech partners to reduce attrition in clinical trials and enhance their molecules' formulation performance through its nano-forming services. Its patented and scalable Controlled Expansion of Supercritical Solutions (CESS) technology produces nano-formed API particles as small as 10nm. This enables poorly soluble molecules in the pharmaceutical pipeline to progress into clinical development by increasing their rate of dissolution and improving their bioavailability. Its technology provides novel opportunities in many value-enhancing drug delivery applications. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Europe, followed by the United States and other regions.
73GF Score
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