OVATF (Ovation Science) Retained Earnings: $-5.68 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


What is Ovation Science Retained Earnings?

Ovation Science OVATF Retained Earnings is $-5.68 Mil as of Mar. 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. Ovation Science's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5.68 Mil.

Ovation Science's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-5.38 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-5.57 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-5.57 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-5.68 Mil).

Ovation Science's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-4.91 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-4.95 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-4.95 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-5.57 Mil).

Ovation Science  (OTCPK:OVATF) 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.

Ovation Science Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ovation Science's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Ovation Science Retained Earnings Chart

Ovation Science Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -3.90 -4.25 -4.91 -4.95 -5.57

Ovation Science 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 -4.99 -5.34 -5.38 -5.57 -5.68

Ovation Science 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 $-5.68 Mil mean?
Ovation Science (OVATF) has a Retained Earnings of $-5.68 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Ovation Science and its competitors.
Is Ovation Science's Retained Earnings too high?
Ovation Science's current Retained Earnings is $-5.68 Mil.
How does Ovation Science's Retained Earnings compare to ZTS and UTHR?
Ovation Science's Retained Earnings of $-5.68 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Ovation Science and its competitors. Ovation Science's current Retained Earnings is $-5.68 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ovation Science stock overvalued right now?
Ovation Science (OVATF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-5.68 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.05, compared to a current price of $0.04 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-5.68 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 Ovation Science (OVATF), the current Retained Earnings is $-5.68 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.

Ovation Science Business Description

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Address 1166 Alberni Street, Suite 1003, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3Z3
Ovation Science Inc. is a Canada-based company mainly engaged in the business of providing topical and transdermal cannabis products under the Ovation brand label, utilizing patented Invisicare delivery technology. The Company operates in one reportable operating segment, the sub-licensing and sales of cannabis products that utilize Invisicare, a patented polymer-based technology for topical and transdermal skin care products.