Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Valens Semiconductor's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-253.79 Mil.
Valens Semiconductor's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-236.73 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-245.50 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-245.50 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-253.79 Mil).
Valens Semiconductor's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-177.34 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-213.92 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-213.92 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-245.50 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.
Valens Semiconductor Retained Earnings Historical Data
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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 $-253.79 Mil mean?
Valens Semiconductor (VLN) has a Retained Earnings of $-253.79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Valens Semiconductor and its competitors.
Is Valens Semiconductor's Retained Earnings too high?
Valens Semiconductor's current Retained Earnings is $-253.79 Mil. Overall, Valens Semiconductor has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valens Semiconductor's Retained Earnings compare to GCTS and MX?
Valens Semiconductor's Retained Earnings of $-253.79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Semiconductors 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 Valens Semiconductor and its competitors. Valens Semiconductor's current Retained Earnings is $-253.79 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valens Semiconductor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valens Semiconductor (VLN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.08, compared to a current price of $2.08 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-253.79 Mil. Valens Semiconductor's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 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 Valens Semiconductor (VLN), the current Retained Earnings is $-253.79 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 Valens Semiconductor (VLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valens Semiconductor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.08 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.08.
GuruFocus considers Valens Semiconductor to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for VLN:
Retained Earnings: $-253.79 Mil
GF Value™: $2.08 vs. price of $2.08 (0% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valens Semiconductor Ltd is a provider of semiconductor products, pushing the boundaries of connectivity by enabling long-reach, high-speed video, and data transmission for the audio-video and automotive industries. It operates in two segments: Cross Industry Business, which includes solutions for the non-automotive verticals, including audio-video, industrial, machine vision and medical markets, that deliver superior, plug-and-play convergence and distribution of different interfaces, through a single long-distance category cable; and Automotive segment products enable safe and resilient high-speed in-vehicle connectivity for car architectures, realizing the vision of connected and autonomous cars. The company's geographical revenue is derived from Hungary.
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