ACTL (Artec Global Media) Retained Earnings: $-5.24 Mil (As of Apr. 2016)


What is Artec Global Media Retained Earnings?

Artec Global Media ACTL -98.00% Retained Earnings is $-5.24 Mil as of Apr. 2016.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Artec Global Media's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2016 was $-5.24 Mil.

Artec Global Media's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2015 ($-1.83 Mil) to Jan. 2016 ($-2.50 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2016 ($-2.50 Mil) to Apr. 2016 ($-5.24 Mil).

Artec Global Media's annual retained earnings declined from Jan. 2014 ($-0.06 Mil) to Jan. 2015 ($-1.38 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2015 ($-1.38 Mil) to Jan. 2016 ($-2.50 Mil).

Artec Global Media  (OTCPK:ACTL) 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.

Artec Global Media Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Artec Global Media Retained Earnings Chart

Artec Global Media Annual Data
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Retained Earnings
-0.00 -0.06 -1.38 -2.50

Artec Global Media Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.57 -1.72 -1.83 -2.50 -5.24

Artec Global Media 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 $-5.24 Mil mean?
Artec Global Media (ACTL) has a Retained Earnings of $-5.24 Mil as of Apr. 2016. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Artec Global Media and its competitors.
Is Artec Global Media's Retained Earnings too high?
Artec Global Media's current Retained Earnings is $-5.24 Mil.
How does Artec Global Media's Retained Earnings compare to BCYP and MBIOF?
Artec Global Media's Retained Earnings of $-5.24 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Artec Global Media and its competitors. Artec Global Media's current Retained Earnings is $-5.24 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artec Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Artec Global Media (ACTL) has a current Retained Earnings of $-5.24 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-5.24 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 Artec Global Media (ACTL), the current Retained Earnings is $-5.24 Mil as of Apr. 2016. 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.

Artec Global Media Business Description

Address 1000 East William Street, Suite 204, Carson City, NV, USA, 89701
Artec Global Media Inc is a US-based digital and mainstream marketing firm. It provides online marketing and reporting solutions to companies. It sells its marketing products based on a consultative approach to discover customer needs and build pricing and packages. It offers lead generation, performance media marketing, and affiliate marketing, as well as other related web services and consultation. The group generates revenue by providing marketing and advertising solutions for clients through direct sales and online marketing platform.