Rekor Systems (STU:38E) Retained Earnings: €-261.67 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:38E Rekor Systems Inc STU:38E
33 GF Score
Price €0.50
GF Value €0.85
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Rekor Systems Retained Earnings?

Rekor Systems STU:38E -1.19% 33 Retained Earnings is €-261.67 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:38E with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Rekor Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €-261.67 Mil.

Rekor Systems's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2025 (€-248.99 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€-260.29 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2026 (€-260.29 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (€-261.67 Mil).

Rekor Systems's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (€-182.19 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€-248.39 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (€-248.39 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€-248.99 Mil).


Rekor Systems  (STU:38E) 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.


Rekor Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Rekor Systems Retained Earnings Chart

Rekor Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
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Rekor Systems Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Rekor 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of €-261.67 Mil mean?
Rekor Systems (STU:38E) has a Retained Earnings of €-261.67 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Rekor Systems and its competitors.
Is Rekor Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
Rekor Systems' current Retained Earnings is €-261.67 Mil. Overall, Rekor Systems has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rekor Systems' Retained Earnings compare to ROC and AGPU?
Rekor Systems' Retained Earnings of €-261.67 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Rekor Systems and its competitors. Rekor Systems's current Retained Earnings is €-261.67 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rekor Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rekor Systems (STU:38E) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.85, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 41.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is €-261.67 Mil. Rekor Systems' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 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 Rekor Systems (STU:38E), the current Retained Earnings is €-261.67 Mil as of Jun. 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 Rekor Systems (STU:38E) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rekor Systems stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 41.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.85. GuruFocus considers Rekor Systems to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:38E:

  • Retained Earnings: €-261.67 Mil
  • GF Value™: €0.85 vs. price of €0.50 (41.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:38E stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Rekor Systems Business Description

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Address 6721 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD, USA, 21046
Rekor Systems Inc is a roadway intelligence company focused on modernizing public safety, urban mobility, and transportation management through solutions. The company delivers services and solutions that collect, connect, and organize mobility data, providing real-time insights to support decision making, enhance situational awareness, enable rapid response, and support predictive analytics. The Company derives its revenues mainly from the licensing and sale of its roadway data and traffic management product and service offerings. These offerings include a mixture of data collection, implementation, engineering, customer support, and maintenance services, as well as software and hardware. The company operates in the United States and other regions.
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