BGRP (Bluestem Group) Retained Earnings: $-359 Mil (As of Oct. 2018)

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What is Bluestem Group Retained Earnings?

Bluestem Group BGRP Retained Earnings is $-359 Mil as of Oct. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Bluestem Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2018 was $-359 Mil.

Bluestem Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Apr. 2018 ($-351 Mil) to Jul. 2018 ($-345 Mil) but then declined from Jul. 2018 ($-345 Mil) to Oct. 2018 ($-359 Mil).

Bluestem Group's annual retained earnings declined from Jan. 2016 ($305 Mil) to Jan. 2017 ($-83 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2017 ($-83 Mil) to Jan. 2018 ($-297 Mil).

Bluestem Group  (OTCPK:BGRP) 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.

Bluestem Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Bluestem Group Retained Earnings Chart

Bluestem Group Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 181.92 290.77 304.88 -82.87 -297.32

Bluestem Group Quarterly Data
Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17 Jul17 Oct17 Jan18 Apr18 Jul18 Oct18
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 Premium Member Only -156.86 -297.32 -351.28 -345.17 -359.15

Bluestem Group 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 $-359 Mil mean?
Bluestem Group (BGRP) has a Retained Earnings of $-359 Mil as of Oct. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Bluestem Group and its competitors.
Is Bluestem Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Bluestem Group's current Retained Earnings is $-359 Mil.
How does Bluestem Group's Retained Earnings compare to IMBI and RMBL?
Bluestem Group's Retained Earnings of $-359 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 Bluestem Group and its competitors. Bluestem Group's current Retained Earnings is $-359 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bluestem Group stock overvalued right now?
Bluestem Group (BGRP) has a current Retained Earnings of $-359 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-359 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 Bluestem Group (BGRP), the current Retained Earnings is $-359 Mil as of Oct. 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.

Bluestem Group Business Description

Address 7075 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, USA, 55344
Bluestem Group Inc is a holding company. It is a multi-brand, online retailer of a selection of name-brand and private label general merchandise serving low-to middle-income consumers in the United States of America. The company product categories include Home which offers housewares, bed and bath, lawn and garden, home furnishings, and hardware; Entertainment includes electronics, video games, toys sporting goods and Fashion includes apparel, footwear, cosmetics, fragrances, and jewelry. Its brand includes Appleseed's, Blair, Drapers & Damon's, Haband, Gettington, Fingerhut and Old Pueblo Traders. The company's segments are Northstar, Orchard Portfolio and Corporate, and others. It derives a majority of revenue from the Northstar Portfolio segment.