ATAR (Avatar Ventures) Retained Earnings: $-0.35 Mil (As of Apr. 2012)


What is Avatar Ventures Retained Earnings?

Avatar Ventures ATAR -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-0.35 Mil as of Apr. 2012.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Avatar Ventures's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2012 was $-0.35 Mil.

Avatar Ventures's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2011 ($-0.30 Mil) to Jan. 2012 ($-0.35 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2012 ($-0.35 Mil) to Apr. 2012 ($-0.35 Mil).

Avatar Ventures's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2009 ($-0.04 Mil) to Jul. 2010 ($-0.05 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2010 ($-0.05 Mil) to Jul. 2011 ($-0.27 Mil).

Avatar Ventures  (OTCPK:ATAR) 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.

Avatar Ventures Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Avatar Ventures's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Avatar Ventures Retained Earnings Chart

Avatar Ventures Annual Data
Trend Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11
Retained Earnings
-0.04 -0.04 -0.05 -0.27

Avatar Ventures Quarterly Data
Oct07 Jan08 Apr08 Jul08 Oct08 Jan09 Apr09 Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.06 -0.27 -0.30 -0.35 -0.35

Avatar Ventures 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 $-0.35 Mil mean?
Avatar Ventures (ATAR) has a Retained Earnings of $-0.35 Mil as of Apr. 2012. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Avatar Ventures and its competitors.
Is Avatar Ventures' Retained Earnings too high?
Avatar Ventures' current Retained Earnings is $-0.35 Mil.
How does Avatar Ventures' Retained Earnings compare to PFTI and OMTK?
Avatar Ventures' Retained Earnings of $-0.35 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Avatar Ventures and its competitors. Avatar Ventures's current Retained Earnings is $-0.35 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avatar Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Avatar Ventures (ATAR) has a current Retained Earnings of $-0.35 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-0.35 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 Avatar Ventures (ATAR), the current Retained Earnings is $-0.35 Mil as of Apr. 2012. 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.

Avatar Ventures Business Description

Address 27281 Las Ramblas, Suite 200, Mission Viejo, CA, USA, 92691
Avatar Ventures Corp intends to be a developer of aftermarket electronic accessories for consumer motor vehicles.