SDEC (Smart Decision) Retained Earnings : $0.00 Mil (As of . 20)

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What is Smart Decision Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Smart Decision's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in . 20 was $0.00 Mil.

Smart Decision Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Smart Decision 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.

Smart Decision (OTCPK:SDEC) 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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Smart Decision Inc is engaged in the research and development of algorithms for the consumer and business LED lighting market. Through the algorithm, consumers will be able to select the right LED bulbs/fixtures by answering a handful of consumer-friendly questions.