ATLDF (Atlanta Gold) Retained Earnings: $-61.64 Mil (As of Sep. 2018)

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What is Atlanta Gold Retained Earnings?

Atlanta Gold ATLDF -99.92% Retained Earnings is $-61.64 Mil as of Sep. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Atlanta Gold's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was $-61.64 Mil.

Atlanta Gold's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2018 ($-61.59 Mil) to Jun. 2018 ($-60.51 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2018 ($-60.51 Mil) to Sep. 2018 ($-61.64 Mil).

Atlanta Gold's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2015 ($-52.54 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-55.43 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2016 ($-55.43 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-62.71 Mil).

Atlanta Gold  (OTCPK:ATLDF) 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.

Atlanta Gold Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Atlanta Gold Retained Earnings Chart

Atlanta Gold Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Retained Earnings
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Atlanta Gold Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18
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Atlanta 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 $-61.64 Mil mean?
Atlanta Gold (ATLDF) has a Retained Earnings of $-61.64 Mil as of Sep. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Atlanta Gold and its competitors.
Is Atlanta Gold's Retained Earnings too high?
Atlanta Gold's current Retained Earnings is $-61.64 Mil.
How does Atlanta Gold's Retained Earnings compare to OSTO and LKAI?
Atlanta Gold's Retained Earnings of $-61.64 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 Atlanta Gold and its competitors. Atlanta Gold's current Retained Earnings is $-61.64 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlanta Gold stock overvalued right now?
Atlanta Gold (ATLDF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-61.64 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-61.64 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 Atlanta Gold (ATLDF), the current Retained Earnings is $-61.64 Mil as of Sep. 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.

Atlanta Gold Business Description

Address 100 King Street West, Suite 5600 - First Canadian Place, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5X 1C9
Atlanta Gold Inc is a Canada-based junior gold exploration and development company. The company's segment is its operation in the United States. It is engaged in the exploration, environmental permitting, engineering and development of the Atlanta Gold project (Atlanta Project). The Atlanta Project is a gold exploration property, which is located near Atlanta, Idaho, the United States. The company also holds a leasehold interest on over five patented lode claims known as the Neal Property.