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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Strathcona Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,456 Mil.
Strathcona Resources's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($2,165 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,466 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($1,466 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,456 Mil).
Strathcona Resources's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,257 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,532 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($1,532 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,466 Mil).
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.
Strathcona Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Strathcona Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
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.
Strathcona Resources (STHRF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,456 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Strathcona Resources and its competitors.
Is Strathcona Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Strathcona Resources' current Retained Earnings is $1,456 Mil. Overall, Strathcona Resources has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Strathcona Resources' Retained Earnings compare to COP and EOG?
Strathcona Resources' Retained Earnings of $1,456 Mil can be compared against companies in the Oil & Gas 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 Oil & Gas company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Oil & Gas 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 Strathcona Resources and its competitors. Strathcona Resources's current Retained Earnings is $1,456 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Strathcona Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strathcona Resources (STHRF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.89, compared to a current price of $28.61 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,456 Mil. Strathcona Resources' overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Strathcona Resources (STHRF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,456 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 Strathcona Resources (STHRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Strathcona Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.61 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.89.
GuruFocus considers Strathcona Resources to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STHRF:
Retained Earnings: $1,456 Mil
GF Value™: $21.89 vs. price of $28.61 (30.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STHRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Strathcona Resources Ltd is an energy company, it is a consolidator and developer of oil and gas assets. It has three segments: Cold Lake, which includes the development and production of bitumen in the Cold Lake region of Northern Alberta; Lloydminster Thermal, which includes the development and production of heavy oil through thermal steam-assisted gravity drainage methods in Southwest Saskatchewan; and Lloydminster Conventional, which includes the development and production of heavy oil through both conventional and enhanced oil recovery initiatives in Southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan.
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