SNAVF (Star Navigation Systems Group) Retained Earnings: $-62.99 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Star Navigation Systems Group Retained Earnings?

Star Navigation Systems Group SNAVF -13.55% Retained Earnings is $-62.99 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. Star Navigation Systems Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-62.99 Mil.

Star Navigation Systems Group's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2025 ($-60.59 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-61.55 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 ($-61.55 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-62.99 Mil).

Star Navigation Systems Group's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-55.32 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($-57.87 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 ($-57.87 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-60.90 Mil).

Star Navigation Systems Group  (OTCPK:SNAVF) 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.

Star Navigation Systems Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Star Navigation Systems Group Retained Earnings Chart

Star Navigation Systems Group Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Retained Earnings
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Star Navigation Systems Group Quarterly Data
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Star Navigation Systems Group 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 $-62.99 Mil mean?
Star Navigation Systems Group (SNAVF) has a Retained Earnings of $-62.99 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Star Navigation Systems Group and its competitors.
Is Star Navigation Systems Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Star Navigation Systems Group's current Retained Earnings is $-62.99 Mil.
How does Star Navigation Systems Group's Retained Earnings compare to SPCX and GE?
Star Navigation Systems Group's Retained Earnings of $-62.99 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Star Navigation Systems Group and its competitors. Star Navigation Systems Group's current Retained Earnings is $-62.99 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Navigation Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Star Navigation Systems Group (SNAVF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-62.99 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-62.99 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 Star Navigation Systems Group (SNAVF), the current Retained Earnings is $-62.99 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.

Star Navigation Systems Group Business Description

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Address 11 Kenview Boulevard, Brampton, ON, CAN, L6T 5G5
Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd is focused on providing Aerospace Solutions. It is centred on devoting all its activity to the development, marketing and promotion of an in-flight Safety Monitoring System (STAR-ISMS), whereby data from an aircraft can be transmitted to ground stations for the duration of a flight. The Company operates in a single segment, consisting of the development, marketing, and sale of in-flight safety monitoring systems. The group operates and generates revenue in Canada.