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Thinkpath (Thinkpath) Retained Earnings : $0.00 Mil (As of Sep. 2007)


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What is Thinkpath Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Thinkpath's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2007 was $0.00 Mil.

Thinkpath's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2007 ($-42.57 Mil) to Jun. 2007 ($-42.31 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2007 ($-42.31 Mil) to Sep. 2007 ($0.00 Mil).

Thinkpath's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2004 ($-34.68 Mil) to Dec. 2005 ($-37.52 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2005 ($-37.52 Mil) to Dec. 2006 ($-42.38 Mil).


Thinkpath Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Thinkpath Retained Earnings Chart

Thinkpath Annual Data
Trend Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.97 -40.00 -34.68 -37.52 -42.38

Thinkpath Quarterly Data
Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -39.24 -42.38 -42.57 -42.31 -

Thinkpath 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.


Thinkpath  (GREY:THPHF) 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.


Thinkpath (Thinkpath) Business Description

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365 Evans Avenue, Suite 602, Toronto, ON, CAN, M8Z 1K2
Thinkpath Inc provides customized engineering solutions with a wide range of support services guaranteeing timely, efficient and cost-effective completion of projects in numerous and varied industries. The company's customized solutions include Engineering & Design Services, Technical Publishing & Documentation and On-site Engineering Support.

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