Alon Blue Square Israel (Alon Blue Square Israel) Retained Earnings : $-503.0 Mil (As of Mar. 2016)

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What is Alon Blue Square Israel Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Alon Blue Square Israel's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2016 was $-503.0 Mil.

Alon Blue Square Israel's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2015 ($-501.7 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-517.4 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2015 ($-517.4 Mil) to Mar. 2016 ($-503.0 Mil).

Alon Blue Square Israel's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2013 ($-73.0 Mil) to Dec. 2014 ($-185.8 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2014 ($-185.8 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-517.4 Mil).

Alon Blue Square Israel Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Alon Blue Square Israel's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Alon Blue Square Israel Retained Earnings Chart

Alon Blue Square Israel Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-27.81

-33.87

-73.05

-185.77

-517.38

Alon Blue Square Israel Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-199.14	-339.73	-501.70	-517.38	-503.01

Alon Blue Square Israel 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.

Alon Blue Square Israel (OTCPK:BSIRY) 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.

Alon Blue Square Israel (Alon Blue Square Israel) Business Description

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Alon Blue Square Israel Ltd was incorporated in June 1988 as a company under the laws of the State of Israel. The Company owns and operates supermarkets and retail outlets. It operates in four reporting segments: Supermarkets, Fueling and Commercial sites, Non-Food Retail & Wholesale, and Real Estate. In its Supermarkets segment, it is a food retailer in the State of Israel. In its Fueling and Commercial Sites segment, it operates a chain of filling stations and convenience stores in different formats in Israel. In its 'Non-Food' segment, it sells 'Non-Food' items both in its supermarkets and in stand alone outlets. In its Real Estate segment, it owns leases and develops yield-generating commercial properties and residency projects. Through its supermarkets, it offers a range of food and beverage products and 'Non-Food' items, such as houseware, small electrical appliances, computers and computer accessories, entertainment products and textile products, and 'Near-Food' products, such as health and beauty aids, products for babies, cosmetics and hygiene products. It also operates several houseware departments within its large stores. Through its stand alone 'Non-Food' outlets, it offers a range of houseware and home textile, toys, leisure and baby products. The Company competes with the other supermarket chain, Shufersal, low-priced smaller supermarket chains, independent grocers, open-air markets, and other retailers selling supermarket goods. Its non-food business is subject to Israeli laws relating to imports, customs, labeling of products and consumer protection laws, as well as to labor laws and license and permit laws as apply to the operation of its network of stores. The Company is subject to safety tests, quality control and certification by the Standards Institution of Israel.

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