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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Idex Metals's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was C$-12.84 Mil.
Idex Metals's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Oct. 2025 (C$-9.44 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (C$-11.26 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2026 (C$-11.26 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (C$-12.84 Mil).
Idex Metals's annual retained earnings
increased
from Jul. 2023 (C$-0.63 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (C$-0.20 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2024 (C$-0.20 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (C$-0.28 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.
Idex Metals Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Idex Metals'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.
What does a Retained Earnings of C$-12.84 Mil mean?
Idex Metals (TSXV:IDEX) has a Retained Earnings of C$-12.84 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Idex Metals and its competitors.
Is Idex Metals' Retained Earnings too high?
Idex Metals' current Retained Earnings is C$-12.84 Mil. Overall, Idex Metals has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Idex Metals' Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Idex Metals' Retained Earnings of C$-12.84 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Idex Metals and its competitors. Idex Metals's current Retained Earnings is C$-12.84 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Idex Metals stock overvalued right now?
Idex Metals (TSXV:IDEX) has a current Retained Earnings of C$-12.84 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is C$-12.84 Mil. Idex Metals' overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Idex Metals (TSXV:IDEX), the current Retained Earnings is C$-12.84 Mil as of Apr. 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.
Idex Metals Corp is an exploration company principally engaged in identifying, acquiring, and exploring high-value potential mineral assets in the State of Idaho, operating in a single reportable segment focused on the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties. Its project portfolio includes Amie in Owyhee County; Autunite Hill in Clark County; Badger Creek in Butte County; Basinger Canyon in Lemhi County; Caribou in Bonneville County; Deadman's Gulch in Shoshone County; Demming in Owyhee County; Fort Hall in Bannock County; Foss in Butte County; Freeze in Washington County; Kismet in Washington County, and others.
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