Ergo Science (Ergo Science) Retained Earnings : $-90.98 Mil (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is Ergo Science Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ergo Science's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $-90.98 Mil.

Ergo Science's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2006 ($-89.74 Mil) to Jun. 2006 ($-91.04 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2006 ($-91.04 Mil) to Sep. 2006 ($-90.98 Mil).

Ergo Science's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2003 ($-84.80 Mil) to Dec. 2004 ($0.00 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2004 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2005 ($-88.06 Mil).

Ergo Science Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ergo Science's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Ergo Science Retained Earnings Chart

Ergo Science Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-89.07

-89.65

-84.80

-88.06

Ergo Science Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-86.13	-88.06	-89.74	-91.04	-90.98

Ergo Science 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.

Ergo Science (GREY:ERGN) 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.

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Ergo Science Corp is a United States based workforce injury prevention and treatment provider. It is focused on employee safety and employer risk reduction. The company offers physical abilities tests built from defensible, peer-reviewed research; evidence-based injury prevention and rehabilitation for diversified businesses.

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