ACMB (Agro Capital Management) Retained Earnings: $-5.16 Mil (As of Jun. 2017)


What is Agro Capital Management Retained Earnings?

Agro Capital Management ACMB +6.86% Retained Earnings is $-5.16 Mil as of Jun. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Agro Capital Management's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2017 was $-5.16 Mil.

Agro Capital Management's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 ($-0.14 Mil) to Mar. 2017 ($-0.17 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2017 ($-0.17 Mil) to Jun. 2017 ($-5.16 Mil).

Agro Capital Management's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2014 ($-0.02 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-0.07 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2015 ($-0.07 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-0.14 Mil).

Agro Capital Management  (OTCPK:ACMB) 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.

Agro Capital Management Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Agro Capital Management's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Agro Capital Management Retained Earnings Chart

Agro Capital Management Annual Data
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Retained Earnings
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Agro Capital Management Quarterly Data
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Agro Capital Management 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $-5.16 Mil mean?
Agro Capital Management (ACMB) has a Retained Earnings of $-5.16 Mil as of Jun. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Agro Capital Management and its competitors.
Is Agro Capital Management's Retained Earnings too high?
Agro Capital Management's current Retained Earnings is $-5.16 Mil.
How does Agro Capital Management's Retained Earnings compare to SHRG and CAPD?
Agro Capital Management's Retained Earnings of $-5.16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Agro Capital Management and its competitors. Agro Capital Management's current Retained Earnings is $-5.16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Agro Capital Management stock overvalued right now?
Agro Capital Management (ACMB) has a current Retained Earnings of $-5.16 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-5.16 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Agro Capital Management (ACMB), the current Retained Earnings is $-5.16 Mil as of Jun. 2017. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Agro Capital Management Business Description

Address No. 16,, Beiping 2nd Street, 3 F-1, Sanmin District, Kaohshung, TWN, 807341
Agro Capital Management Corp is a diversified holding company providing extraction, management, and consulting services. It is a trusted partner to the cultivation, manufacturing, and retail side of the business. As a holding company, its subsidiaries can leverage the strengths of each other, as well as a larger balance sheet, to succeed. Its subsidiary operates as a licensed manufacturer and distributor of cannabis products within California.