PLYFF (Playfair Mining) Retained Earnings: $-27.22 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)


What is Playfair Mining Retained Earnings?

Playfair Mining PLYFF Retained Earnings is $-27.22 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Playfair Mining's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was $-27.22 Mil.

Playfair Mining's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2025 ($-26.79 Mil) to Nov. 2025 ($-26.30 Mil) but then declined from Nov. 2025 ($-26.30 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($-27.22 Mil).

Playfair Mining's annual retained earnings increased from Feb. 2024 ($-27.24 Mil) to Feb. 2025 ($-25.81 Mil) but then declined from Feb. 2025 ($-25.81 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($-27.22 Mil).

Playfair Mining  (OTCPK:PLYFF) 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.

Playfair Mining Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Playfair Mining's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Playfair Mining Retained Earnings Chart

Playfair Mining Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -25.92 -24.75 -27.24 -25.81 -27.22

Playfair Mining Quarterly Data
May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26
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 -25.81 -26.63 -26.79 -26.30 -27.22

Playfair Mining 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 $-27.22 Mil mean?
Playfair Mining (PLYFF) has a Retained Earnings of $-27.22 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Playfair Mining and its competitors.
Is Playfair Mining's Retained Earnings too high?
Playfair Mining's current Retained Earnings is $-27.22 Mil.
How does Playfair Mining's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Playfair Mining's Retained Earnings of $-27.22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Playfair Mining and its competitors. Playfair Mining's current Retained Earnings is $-27.22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Playfair Mining stock overvalued right now?
Playfair Mining (PLYFF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-27.22 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-27.22 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 Playfair Mining (PLYFF), the current Retained Earnings is $-27.22 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Playfair Mining Business Description

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Address 1489 Marine Drive, Suite 738, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7T 1B8
Playfair Mining Ltd is a mineral exploration company in Canada. The company engages in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Canada and Ireland. Its project portfolio comprises of OX Mountain project in Ireland, Grey River Tungsten located adjacent to the Grey River on the south coast of Newfoundland, and the RKV project. The company is exploring gold at its gold, copper, cobalt, and nickel. The company operates in one reportable operating segment, being the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties in Norway.