OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV) Retained Earnings: A$-26.28 Mil (As of Dec. 2019)


What is OtherLevels Holdings Retained Earnings?

OtherLevels Holdings ASX:OLV Retained Earnings is A$-26.28 Mil as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. OtherLevels Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was A$-26.28 Mil.

OtherLevels Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2018 (A$-23.59 Mil) to Jun. 2019 (A$-25.09 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2019 (A$-25.09 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (A$-26.28 Mil).

OtherLevels Holdings's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2017 (A$-20.03 Mil) to Jun. 2018 (A$-21.74 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2018 (A$-21.74 Mil) to Jun. 2019 (A$-25.09 Mil).

OtherLevels Holdings  (ASX:OLV) 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.

OtherLevels Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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OtherLevels Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

OtherLevels Holdings Annual Data
Trend Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19
Retained Earnings
-9.33 -15.69 -20.03 -21.74 -25.09

OtherLevels Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -21.48 -21.74 -23.59 -25.09 -26.28

OtherLevels Holdings 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of A$-26.28 Mil mean?
OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV) has a Retained Earnings of A$-26.28 Mil as of Dec. 2019. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on OtherLevels Holdings and its competitors.
Is OtherLevels Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
OtherLevels Holdings' current Retained Earnings is A$-26.28 Mil.
How does OtherLevels Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to MSFT and ADBE?
OtherLevels Holdings' Retained Earnings of A$-26.28 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 OtherLevels Holdings and its competitors. OtherLevels Holdings's current Retained Earnings is A$-26.28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OtherLevels Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The current Retained Earnings is A$-26.28 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 OtherLevels Holdings (ASX:OLV), the current Retained Earnings is A$-26.28 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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.

OtherLevels Holdings Business Description

Address 235 Edward Street, Level 1, Brisbane, QLD, AUS, 4000
OtherLevels Holdings Ltd provides mobile marketing solutions. It operates a digital marketing Software-as-a-Service business that enables enterprises to communicate with its users on mobile and smart devices. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from the United Kingdom and also has a presence in Australia and the United States. The company generates revenue from Licences; Managed Services; Professional Services and Other income. It provides platforms such as Web and App Messaging, Location Messaging, Event Messaging, Intelligent Messaging, and In-Play Messaging.