ATLT (Atlas Technology International) Retained Earnings: $-10.95 Mil (As of Sep. 2017)


What is Atlas Technology International Retained Earnings?

Atlas Technology International ATLT Retained Earnings is $-10.95 Mil as of Sep. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Atlas Technology International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $-10.95 Mil.

Atlas Technology International's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2017 ($-0.10 Mil) to Jun. 2017 ($0.17 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2017 ($0.17 Mil) to Sep. 2017 ($-10.95 Mil).

Atlas Technology International's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2015 ($-0.06 Mil) to Jun. 2016 ($-0.09 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2016 ($-0.09 Mil) to Jun. 2017 ($0.17 Mil).

Atlas Technology International  (OTCPK:ATLT) 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.

Atlas Technology International Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Atlas Technology International Retained Earnings Chart

Atlas Technology International Annual Data
Trend Jul14 Jul15 Jun16 Jun17
Retained Earnings
0.00 -0.06 -0.09 0.17

Atlas Technology International Quarterly Data
Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17
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 -0.20 -0.20 -0.10 0.17 -10.95

Atlas Technology International 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 $-10.95 Mil mean?
Atlas Technology International (ATLT) has a Retained Earnings of $-10.95 Mil as of Sep. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Atlas Technology International and its competitors.
Is Atlas Technology International's Retained Earnings too high?
Atlas Technology International's current Retained Earnings is $-10.95 Mil.
How does Atlas Technology International's Retained Earnings compare to MFCO and TNLX?
Atlas Technology International's Retained Earnings of $-10.95 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Atlas Technology International and its competitors. Atlas Technology International's current Retained Earnings is $-10.95 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Technology International stock overvalued right now?
Atlas Technology International (ATLT) has a current Retained Earnings of $-10.95 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-10.95 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 Atlas Technology International (ATLT), the current Retained Earnings is $-10.95 Mil as of Sep. 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.

Atlas Technology International Business Description

Address 15260 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1010, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 91430
Atlas Technology International Inc is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of touchscreen devices to consumer electronic producers. It manufactures products in a wide array of industries such as GPS, watches, point-of-sale (POS), hospitality, medical/healthcare IT, industrial, and consumer. The company produces complete touchscreen displays and display enhancements in North America and provides in-flight entertainment (IFE) touchscreen solutions to the commercial aerospace industry.