Universal Security Instruments (Universal Security Instruments) Retained Earnings : $-7.47 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is Universal Security Instruments Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Universal Security Instruments's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-7.47 Mil.

Universal Security Instruments's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-7.39 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-7.57 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($-7.57 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-7.47 Mil).

Universal Security Instruments's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2021 ($-8.19 Mil) to Mar. 2022 ($-8.27 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2022 ($-8.27 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-7.55 Mil).

Universal Security Instruments Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Universal Security Instruments's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Universal Security Instruments Retained Earnings Chart

Universal Security Instruments Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-2.65

-8.46

-8.19

-8.27

-7.55

Universal Security Instruments Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-7.84	-7.55	-7.39	-7.57	-7.47

Universal Security Instruments 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.

Universal Security Instruments (AMEX:UUU) 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.

Universal Security Instruments (Universal Security Instruments) Business Description

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11407 Cronhill Drive, Suite A, Owings Mills, MD, USA, 21117

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https://www.universalsecurity.com

Universal Security Instruments Inc is a U.S based manufacturer and distributor of safety and security devices in the Peoples Republic of China . The company markets a line of residential smoke and carbon monoxide alarms under the trade names UNIVERSAL and USI Electric. It also markets products to the electrical distribution trade such as electrical and lighting distributors as well as manufactured housing companies. Its product portfolio consists of smoke and fire alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, multi-gas alarms, universal smoke sensing technology, and plug-in alarms.

Executives

Bitnile Holdings, Inc.	10 percent owner	11411 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS PARKWAY, SUITE 240, LAS VEGAS NV 89141
North Star Investment Management Corp.	other: SEE NOTE 2 BELOW	20 N. WACKER DRIVE, SUITE # 1416, CHICAGO IL 60606
North Star Micro Cap Fund	10 percent owner	80 ARKAY DRIVE, SUITE 110, HAUPPAUGE NY 11788
Ira Bormel	director	11407 CRONHILL DRIVE, SUITE A, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Harvey B Grossblatt	director, officer: President, CEO	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Ronald A Seff	director	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Howard B Silverman	director	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Cary Luskin	director	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Michael L Kovens	10 percent owner	6 REGENCY CT, BALTIMORE MD 21208
James Ballard Huff	officer: Chief Financial Officer	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Ronald S Lazarus	10 percent owner	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117
Stephen C Knepper	director, 10 percent owner, officer: Chairman, CEO	7-A GWYNNS MILL COURT, OWINGS MILLS MD 21117