STAI (ScanTech AI Systems) Retained Earnings: $-219.00 Mil (As of Sep. 2025)


What is ScanTech AI Systems Retained Earnings?

ScanTech AI Systems STAI +15.87% Retained Earnings is $-219.00 Mil as of Sep. 2025. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ScanTech AI Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was $-219.00 Mil.

ScanTech AI Systems's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2025 ($-187.17 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-208.29 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 ($-208.29 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($-219.00 Mil).

ScanTech AI Systems's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($-121.66 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-159.19 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 ($-159.19 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-184.48 Mil).

ScanTech AI Systems  (OTCPK:STAI) 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.

ScanTech AI Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ScanTech AI Systems's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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ScanTech AI Systems Retained Earnings Chart

ScanTech AI Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
-96.84 -121.66 -159.19 -184.48

ScanTech AI Systems Quarterly Data
Dec21 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25
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 0.00 -184.48 -187.17 -208.29 -219.00

ScanTech AI Systems 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $-219.00 Mil mean?
ScanTech AI Systems (STAI) has a Retained Earnings of $-219.00 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ScanTech AI Systems and its competitors.
Is ScanTech AI Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
ScanTech AI Systems' current Retained Earnings is $-219.00 Mil.
How does ScanTech AI Systems' Retained Earnings compare to MMEX and FGL?
ScanTech AI Systems' Retained Earnings of $-219.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Construction 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 ScanTech AI Systems and its competitors. ScanTech AI Systems's current Retained Earnings is $-219.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ScanTech AI Systems stock overvalued right now?
ScanTech AI Systems (STAI) has a current Retained Earnings of $-219.00 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-219.00 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 ScanTech AI Systems (STAI), the current Retained Earnings is $-219.00 Mil as of Sep. 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.

ScanTech AI Systems Business Description

Address 1735 Enterprise Drive, Buford, GA, USA, 30518
ScanTech AI Systems Inc is developing and deploying security screening systems that protect travelers and other public members from criminals, terrorists, and other bad actors. It has developed a proprietary Computed Tomography scanning system that uses fixed-gantry technology to detect explosives, weapons, narcotics, and other contraband.