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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Singulus Technologies AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-110.89 Mil.
Singulus Technologies AG's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-84.29 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-92.50 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($-92.50 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-110.89 Mil).
Singulus Technologies AG's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-81.90 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-84.29 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-84.29 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-110.89 Mil).
Singulus Technologies AG (OTCPK:SGTSF) 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.
Singulus Technologies AG Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
Singulus Technologies AG 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-110.89 Mil mean?
Singulus Technologies AG (SGTSF) has a Retained Earnings of $-110.89 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Singulus Technologies AG and its competitors.
Is Singulus Technologies AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Singulus Technologies AG's current Retained Earnings is $-110.89 Mil. Overall, Singulus Technologies AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singulus Technologies AG's Retained Earnings compare to GEV and ETN?
Singulus Technologies AG's Retained Earnings of $-110.89 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Singulus Technologies AG and its competitors. Singulus Technologies AG's current Retained Earnings is $-110.89 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singulus Technologies AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singulus Technologies AG (SGTSF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.71, compared to a current price of $7.50 — trading 65.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-110.89 Mil. Singulus Technologies AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Singulus Technologies AG (SGTSF), the current Retained Earnings is $-110.89 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 Singulus Technologies AG (SGTSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singulus Technologies AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.50 is trading 65.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.71.
GuruFocus considers Singulus Technologies AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SGTSF:
Retained Earnings: $-110.89 Mil
GF Value™: $21.71 vs. price of $7.50 (65.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGTSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singulus Technologies AG is a high-tech engineering company. It develops and builds machines and systems for efficient production processes in thin-film technology and surface treatments, which are used in different industries, including photovoltaic, semiconductor, medical technology, packaging, glass & automotive, as well as battery & hydrogen markets. The Group operates through three segments: Life Science, Solar, and Semiconductor. Maximum revenue is generated from the Life Science segment, which offers vacuum coating systems for surface finishing, wet chemical cleaning systems for applications in medical technology, and machines for the production of CDs, DVDs, and other optical discs. Geographically, it operates globally and generates maximum revenue from Asia.
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