Mawson West (TSX:MWE) Retained Earnings : C$-332.51 Mil (As of Sep. 2016)

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What is Mawson West Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Mawson West's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was C$-332.51 Mil.

Mawson West's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2016 (C$-321.90 Mil) to Jun. 2016 (C$-324.41 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2016 (C$-324.41 Mil) to Sep. 2016 (C$-332.51 Mil).

Mawson West's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2013 (C$-29.70 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (C$-173.64 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2014 (C$-173.64 Mil) to Dec. 2015 (C$-331.60 Mil).

Mawson West Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Mawson West Retained Earnings Chart

Mawson West Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-8.80

-38.66

-29.70

-173.64

-331.60

Mawson West Quarterly Data
	Dec11	Mar12	Jun12	Sep12	Dec12	Mar13	Jun13	Sep13	Dec13	Mar14	Jun14	Sep14	Dec14	Mar15	Jun15	Sep15	Dec15	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-254.79	-331.60	-321.90	-324.41	-332.51

Mawson West 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.

Mawson West (TSX:MWE) 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.

Mawson West (TSX:MWE) Business Description

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Mawson West Limited (MWE, formerly Futurexone Limited) is a minerals exploration and development company focusing on gold and copper.

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