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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vir Biotechnology's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1,243.4 Mil.
Vir Biotechnology's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-1,197.8 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-1,323.5 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($-1,323.5 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($-1,243.4 Mil).
Vir Biotechnology's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-237.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-759.8 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-759.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-1,197.8 Mil).
Vir Biotechnology (NAS:VIR) 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.
Vir Biotechnology Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vir Biotechnology'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 $-1,243.4 Mil mean?
Vir Biotechnology (VIR) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,243.4 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Vir Biotechnology and its competitors.
Is Vir Biotechnology's Retained Earnings too high?
Vir Biotechnology's current Retained Earnings is $-1,243.4 Mil. Overall, Vir Biotechnology has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vir Biotechnology's Retained Earnings compare to AVBP and XNCR?
Vir Biotechnology's Retained Earnings of $-1,243.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Biotechnology 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 Vir Biotechnology and its competitors. Vir Biotechnology's current Retained Earnings is $-1,243.4 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vir Biotechnology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology (VIR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $42.26, compared to a current price of $9.50 — trading 77.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,243.4 Mil. Vir Biotechnology's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Vir Biotechnology (VIR), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,243.4 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 Vir Biotechnology (VIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vir Biotechnology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $9.50 is trading 77.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $42.26.
GuruFocus considers Vir Biotechnology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for VIR:
Retained Earnings: $-1,243.4 Mil
GF Value™: $42.26 vs. price of $9.50 (77.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vir Biotechnology Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. The company uses its capabilities in antibody discovery and engineering, coupled with its proprietary AI engine dAIsY system, and the PRO-XTEN masking platform, to quickly and effectively discover and optimize potential new medicines. Its clinical development pipeline consists of investigational therapies like Tobevibart + elebsiran targeting the hepatitis delta virus (HDV), preclinical antibody candidates targeting HIV, and VIR-5500, VIR-5818, VIR-5525, and 7 PRO-XTEN programs targeting multiple solid tumors. Currently, the company generates revenue mainly by issuing license rights and through grants.
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