AMNP (American Sierra Gold) Retained Earnings: $-8.36 Mil (As of Jul. 2023)


What is American Sierra Gold Retained Earnings?

American Sierra Gold AMNP -7.28% Retained Earnings is $-8.36 Mil as of Jul. 2023.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. American Sierra Gold's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2023 was $-8.36 Mil.

American Sierra Gold's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jul. 2012 ($-5.26 Mil) to Jul. 2013 ($-6.23 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2013 ($-6.23 Mil) to Jul. 2023 ($-8.36 Mil).

American Sierra Gold's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2012 ($-5.26 Mil) to Jul. 2013 ($-6.23 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2013 ($-6.23 Mil) to Jul. 2023 ($-8.36 Mil).

American Sierra Gold  (OTCPK:AMNP) 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 Sierra Gold Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for American Sierra Gold's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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American Sierra Gold Retained Earnings Chart

American Sierra Gold Annual Data
Trend Jul07 Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.46 -5.18 -5.26 -6.23 -8.36

American Sierra Gold Semi-Annual Data
Jul07 Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12 Jul13 Jul23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -5.46 -5.18 -5.26 -6.23 -8.36

American Sierra Gold 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 $-8.36 Mil mean?
American Sierra Gold (AMNP) has a Retained Earnings of $-8.36 Mil as of Jul. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on American Sierra Gold and its competitors.
Is American Sierra Gold's Retained Earnings too high?
American Sierra Gold's current Retained Earnings is $-8.36 Mil.
How does American Sierra Gold's Retained Earnings compare to AUMN and SRGZ?
American Sierra Gold's Retained Earnings of $-8.36 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 Sierra Gold and its competitors. American Sierra Gold's current Retained Earnings is $-8.36 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Sierra Gold stock overvalued right now?
American Sierra Gold (AMNP) has a current Retained Earnings of $-8.36 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-8.36 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 Sierra Gold (AMNP), the current Retained Earnings is $-8.36 Mil as of Jul. 2023. 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 Sierra Gold Business Description

Address 9449 Priority Way West Drive, Suite 140, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46240
American Sierra Gold Corp is a precious metal mineral acquisition, exploration and development company. It is focused on the exploration of gold and silver.