BBCO (The Better Being Co) Retained Earnings: $-69.62 Mil (As of Mar. 2021)


What is The Better Being Co Retained Earnings?

The Better Being Co BBCO Retained Earnings is $-69.62 Mil as of Mar. 2021.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. The Better Being Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021 was $-69.62 Mil.

The Better Being Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2019 ($-28.13 Mil) to Sep. 2020 ($-60.79 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2020 ($-60.79 Mil) to Mar. 2021 ($-69.62 Mil).

The Better Being Co's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Sep. 2019 ($-28.13 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2019 ($-28.13 Mil) to Sep. 2020 ($-60.79 Mil).

The Better Being Co  (NYSE:BBCO) 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.

The Better Being Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Better Being Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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The Better Being Co Retained Earnings Chart

The Better Being Co Annual Data
Trend Sep19 Sep20
Retained Earnings
-28.13 -60.79

The Better Being Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep19 Sep20 Mar21
Retained Earnings -28.13 -60.79 -69.62

The Better Being Co 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 $-69.62 Mil mean?
The Better Being Co (BBCO) has a Retained Earnings of $-69.62 Mil as of Mar. 2021. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on The Better Being Co and its competitors.
Is The Better Being Co's Retained Earnings too high?
The Better Being Co's current Retained Earnings is $-69.62 Mil.
How does The Better Being Co's Retained Earnings compare to ?
The Better Being Co's Retained Earnings of $-69.62 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 The Better Being Co and its competitors. The Better Being Co's current Retained Earnings is $-69.62 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Better Being Co stock overvalued right now?
The Better Being Co (BBCO) has a current Retained Earnings of $-69.62 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-69.62 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 The Better Being Co (BBCO), the current Retained Earnings is $-69.62 Mil as of Mar. 2021. 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.

The Better Being Co Business Description

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The Better Being Co is a whole-body wellness platform that develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes trusted and beneficial vitamins, supplements, minerals, and personal care products. Its core brands include Solaray, KAL, Zhou, Nu U, Heritage Store, Life Flo, and Zand Immunity.