APTY (APT Systems) Retained Earnings: $-4.11 Mil (As of Oct. 2018)


What is APT Systems Retained Earnings?

APT Systems APTY Retained Earnings is $-4.11 Mil as of Oct. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. APT Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was $-4.11 Mil.

APT Systems's quarterly retained earnings declined from Apr. 2018 ($-2.96 Mil) to Jul. 2018 ($-3.81 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2018 ($-3.81 Mil) to Oct. 2018 ($-4.11 Mil).

APT Systems's annual retained earnings declined from Jan. 2016 ($-0.58 Mil) to Jan. 2017 ($-1.29 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2017 ($-1.29 Mil) to Jan. 2018 ($-2.80 Mil).

APT Systems  (OTCPK:APTY) 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.

APT Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for APT Systems's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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APT Systems Retained Earnings Chart

APT Systems Annual Data
Trend Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.16 -0.30 -0.58 -1.29 -2.80

APT Systems Quarterly Data
Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18
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APT Systems 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 $-4.11 Mil mean?
APT Systems (APTY) has a Retained Earnings of $-4.11 Mil as of Oct. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on APT Systems and its competitors.
Is APT Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
APT Systems' current Retained Earnings is $-4.11 Mil.
How does APT Systems' Retained Earnings compare to CLIS and AVOI?
APT Systems' Retained Earnings of $-4.11 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 APT Systems and its competitors. APT Systems's current Retained Earnings is $-4.11 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is APT Systems stock overvalued right now?
APT Systems (APTY) has a current Retained Earnings of $-4.11 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-4.11 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 APT Systems (APTY), the current Retained Earnings is $-4.11 Mil as of Oct. 2018. 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.

APT Systems Business Description

Address 505 Montgomery Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94111
APT Systems Inc operates as a Fintech company to engage in the creation of financial platforms and financial apps, and imagines new visual solutions for charting the financial markets. It is focused on building a financial ecosystem around the Verifundr escrow system, which is a payment distribution platform that can include smart contracts and a subscription trading service that is backed by a true stablecoin named Spera (SPRA). The company is also developing credentials for verifying and reporting on an accredited investor's status.