OXFYY (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) Retained Earnings: $-737.5 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)


OXFYY Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC OXFYY
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What is Oxford Nanopore Technologies Retained Earnings?

Oxford Nanopore Technologies OXFYY -11.92% 50 Retained Earnings is $-737.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates OXFYY with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Oxford Nanopore Technologies's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-737.5 Mil.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2024 ($-508.1 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-644.4 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 ($-644.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-737.5 Mil).

Oxford Nanopore Technologies's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-326.2 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-508.1 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-508.1 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-737.5 Mil).

Oxford Nanopore Technologies  (OTCPK:OXFYY) 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 Nanopore Technologies Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Oxford Nanopore Technologies Retained Earnings Chart

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -21.15 -129.10 -326.22 -508.09 -737.48

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 -326.22 -421.80 -508.09 -644.37 -737.48
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Oxford Nanopore Technologies 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 $-737.5 Mil mean?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY) has a Retained Earnings of $-737.5 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Oxford Nanopore Technologies and its competitors.
Is Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Retained Earnings too high?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies' current Retained Earnings is $-737.5 Mil. Overall, Oxford Nanopore Technologies has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Retained Earnings compare to VRTX and REGN?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Retained Earnings of $-737.5 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies and its competitors. Oxford Nanopore Technologies's current Retained Earnings is $-737.5 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.16, compared to a current price of $6.50 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-737.5 Mil. Oxford Nanopore Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 2 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 Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY), the current Retained Earnings is $-737.5 Mil as of Dec. 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.

Is Oxford Nanopore Technologies (OXFYY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.50 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.16. GuruFocus considers Oxford Nanopore Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for OXFYY:

  • Retained Earnings: $-737.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.16 vs. price of $6.50 (36% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 2 warning signs

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

Oxford Nanopore Technologies Business Description

Address Edmund Halley Road, Gosling Building, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, Oxfordshire, GBR, OX4 4DQ
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC is involved in researching, developing, manufacturing and commercializing deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or ribonucleic acid (RNA) sequencing technology that provides rich data, is fast, accessible and easy to use, and which allows the real-time analysis of DNA or RNA. It has developed and brought to market a new generation molecular sensing platform based on nanopores. The first application is DNA/RNA sequencing and the platform is also being developed for the analysis of proteins and metabolites. It operates in single segment of providing products and services related to the sale and use of its nanopore-based sensing technology. Geographically its operations are spread across EMES, AMR, and APAC.
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