AEFI (American EcoFuels) Retained Earnings: $-14.83 Mil (As of Sep. 2022)

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What is American EcoFuels Retained Earnings?

American EcoFuels AEFI -5.00% Retained Earnings is $-14.83 Mil as of Sep. 2022.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. American EcoFuels's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was $-14.83 Mil.

American EcoFuels's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2022 ($-17.12 Mil) to Jun. 2022 ($-15.16 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2022 ($-15.16 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($-14.83 Mil).

American EcoFuels's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($-5.96 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2020 ($-5.96 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-12.60 Mil).

American EcoFuels  (OTCPK:AEFI) 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.

American EcoFuels Retained Earnings Historical Data

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American EcoFuels Retained Earnings Chart

American EcoFuels Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21
Retained Earnings
-5.96 -12.60

American EcoFuels Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -8.36 -12.60 -17.12 -15.16 -14.83

American EcoFuels 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 $-14.83 Mil mean?
American EcoFuels (AEFI) has a Retained Earnings of $-14.83 Mil as of Sep. 2022. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on American EcoFuels and its competitors.
Is American EcoFuels' Retained Earnings too high?
American EcoFuels' current Retained Earnings is $-14.83 Mil.
How does American EcoFuels' Retained Earnings compare to MJARF and CSUI?
American EcoFuels' Retained Earnings of $-14.83 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 American EcoFuels and its competitors. American EcoFuels's current Retained Earnings is $-14.83 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American EcoFuels stock overvalued right now?
American EcoFuels (AEFI) has a current Retained Earnings of $-14.83 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-14.83 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 American EcoFuels (AEFI), the current Retained Earnings is $-14.83 Mil as of Sep. 2022. 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.

American EcoFuels Business Description

Address 401 N Carroll Avenue, Suite 192, Southlake, TX, USA, 76092
American EcoFuels Inc is a public company focused on advancing the commercialization of gas-to-liquids (GTL), coal-to-liquids (CTL), and other synthetic fuel technologies designed to support energy and aviation fuel demand. Its activities include developing synthetic fuel production systems designed to convert natural gas, coal, and other feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and related fuel products.