AOXG (Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co) Retained Earnings: $-55.86 Mil (As of Mar. 2017)

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What is Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Retained Earnings?

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co AOXG Retained Earnings is $-55.86 Mil as of Mar. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $-55.86 Mil.

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2016 ($-55.95 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-55.99 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2016 ($-55.99 Mil) to Mar. 2017 ($-55.86 Mil).

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's annual retained earnings increased from Jun. 2014 ($-63.85 Mil) to Jun. 2015 ($-58.36 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2015 ($-58.36 Mil) to Jun. 2016 ($-56.29 Mil).

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co  (OTCPK:AOXG) 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.

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Retained Earnings Chart

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Annual Data
Trend Jun07 Jun08 Jun09 Jun10 Jun11 Jun12 Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16
Retained Earnings
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Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Quarterly Data
Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17
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Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co 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 $-55.86 Mil mean?
Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co (AOXG) has a Retained Earnings of $-55.86 Mil as of Mar. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors.
Is Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's current Retained Earnings is $-55.86 Mil.
How does Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's Retained Earnings compare to OWCP and BSPK?
Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's Retained Earnings of $-55.86 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Diversified Financial 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 Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co and its competitors. Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co's current Retained Earnings is $-55.86 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co stock overvalued right now?
Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co (AOXG) has a current Retained Earnings of $-55.86 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-55.86 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 Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co (AOXG), the current Retained Earnings is $-55.86 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Business Description

Address Block 25, Flat F, 9th Floor, South Horizons, Apleichau, Hong Kong, HKG
Aoxing Pharmaceutical Co Inc does not have any business operations and is restructuring for a new business model and plans to acquire an operating company via reverse merger.