Colossus Resources (TSXV:CLUS) Retained Earnings: C$-2.17 Mil (As of Feb. 2026)

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What is Colossus Resources Retained Earnings?

Colossus Resources TSXV:CLUS Retained Earnings is C$-2.17 Mil as of Feb. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Colossus Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was C$-2.17 Mil.

Colossus Resources's quarterly retained earnings declined from Aug. 2025 (C$-2.11 Mil) to Nov. 2025 (C$-2.14 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2025 (C$-2.14 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (C$-2.17 Mil).

Colossus Resources's annual retained earnings declined from May. 2023 (C$-0.87 Mil) to May. 2024 (C$-1.73 Mil) and declined from May. 2024 (C$-1.73 Mil) to May. 2025 (C$-2.05 Mil).

Colossus Resources  (TSXV:CLUS) 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.

Colossus Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Colossus Resources Retained Earnings Chart

Colossus Resources Annual Data
Trend May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
Retained Earnings
-0.19 -0.33 -0.87 -1.73 -2.05

Colossus Resources Quarterly Data
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Colossus Resources 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 C$-2.17 Mil mean?
Colossus Resources (TSXV:CLUS) has a Retained Earnings of C$-2.17 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Colossus Resources and its competitors.
Is Colossus Resources' Retained Earnings too high?
Colossus Resources' current Retained Earnings is C$-2.17 Mil.
How does Colossus Resources' Retained Earnings compare to HL?
Colossus Resources' Retained Earnings of C$-2.17 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Colossus Resources and its competitors. Colossus Resources's current Retained Earnings is C$-2.17 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colossus Resources stock overvalued right now?
Colossus Resources (TSXV:CLUS) has a current Retained Earnings of C$-2.17 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is C$-2.17 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Colossus Resources (TSXV:CLUS), the current Retained Earnings is C$-2.17 Mil as of Feb. 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.

Colossus Resources Business Description

Address 2475 Queens Avenue, West Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V7V 2Y9
Colossus Resources Corp is an exploration and development-stage mining company. The company's principal business activities include the acquisition and exploration of mineral property assets. The company holds interests in early-stage mineral exploration properties in Ontario. It holds interest in the Master Cu Project; Little Joe Fault Cu Project, and Red Lake Pringle South Project. The company operates in one reportable operating segment, being the acquisition, exploration, and evaluation of exploration and evaluation assets in Canada.