Bowl America (Bowl America) Retained Earnings

: $13.52 Mil (As of Mar. 2021)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Bowl America's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021 was $13.52 Mil.

Bowl America's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2020 ($13.41 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($13.11 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2020 ($13.11 Mil) to Mar. 2021 ($13.52 Mil).

Bowl America's annual retained earnings increased from Jun. 2018 ($14.01 Mil) to Jun. 2019 ($15.55 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2019 ($15.55 Mil) to Jun. 2020 ($14.15 Mil).

Bowl America Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Bowl America Annual Data

Trend

Jun11

Jun12

Jun13

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Jun15

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Jun17

Jun18

Jun19

Jun20

Retained Earnings

14.79

13.73

14.01

15.55

14.15

Bowl America Quarterly Data
	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Mar17	Jun17	Sep17	Dec17	Mar18	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21
Retained Earnings																15.06	14.15	13.41	13.11	13.52

Bowl America 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.

Bowl America (AMEX:BWL.A) 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.

Bowl America (Bowl America) Business Description

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Address

6446 Edsall Road, Alexandria, VA, USA, 22312

Website

http://www.bowl-america.com

Bowl America Inc is engaged in the entertainment business. The firm operates bowling centers, with food and beverage service in each center. Its offerings include bowling parties, cosmic bowling, leagues, and open bowling. In addition, each center sells retail bowling accessories. The company's bowling centers are located in Washington D.C, Baltimore, Maryland, Richmond, Virginia, Jacksonville, and Florida. Its principal source of revenue consists of fees charged for the use of bowling lanes and other facilities.

Executives

Gloria Bragg	director	6446 EDSALL ROAD ALEXANDRIA VA 22312
Merle Fabian	director, 10 percent owner
Nancy Hull	director	C/O BOWL AMERICA INCORPORATED 6446 EDSALL ROAD ALEXANDRIA VA 22312
Arthur H. Bill	director	6844 GLENBROOK ROAD BETHESDA MD 20814
Leslie H Goldberg	director, 10 percent owner, officer: President
Stanley H Katzman	director, 10 percent owner

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