Seer (SEER) Retained Earnings: $-482.81 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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SEER Seer Inc SEER
54 GF Score
Price $2.17
GF Value $2.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Seer Retained Earnings?

Seer SEER +0.23% 54 Retained Earnings is $-482.81 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SEER with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Seer's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-482.81 Mil.

Seer's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-449.98 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-465.97 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-465.97 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-482.81 Mil).

Seer's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($-305.77 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-392.37 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-392.37 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-465.97 Mil).


Seer  (NAS:SEER) 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.


Seer Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Seer Retained Earnings Chart

Seer Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -126.53 -219.50 -305.77 -392.37 -465.97

Seer 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 -412.32 -431.74 -449.98 -465.97 -482.81
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Seer 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 $-482.81 Mil mean?
Seer (SEER) has a Retained Earnings of $-482.81 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Seer and its competitors.
Is Seer's Retained Earnings too high?
Seer's current Retained Earnings is $-482.81 Mil. Overall, Seer has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seer's Retained Earnings compare to CSBR and RLYB?
Seer's Retained Earnings of $-482.81 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 Seer and its competitors. Seer's current Retained Earnings is $-482.81 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seer (SEER) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.21, compared to a current price of $2.17 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-482.81 Mil. Seer's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Seer (SEER), the current Retained Earnings is $-482.81 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 Seer (SEER) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seer stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.17 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.21. GuruFocus considers Seer to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SEER:

  • Retained Earnings: $-482.81 Mil
  • GF Value™: $2.21 vs. price of $2.17 (2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 54/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Seer Business Description

Address 3800 Bridge Parkway, Suite 102, Redwood City, CA, USA, 94065
Seer Inc is a life sciences company, develops and commercializes products to decode the biology of the proteome. The company offers Proteograph Product Suite, an integrated solution that includes proprietary engineered nanoparticles, consumables, automation instrumentation, and data analysis software to perform proteomic analysis to provide a solution that can be incorporated by nearly any lab for research use only. It markets and sells its products for research use only, which cover academic institutions, life sciences, and research laboratories, as well as biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies for non-diagnostic and non-clinical purposes. The company operates in China, Australia, Eastern Europe, Israel, Japan and South Africa.
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