Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079) Retained Earnings: ₹-200 Mil (As of Mar. 2017)

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What is Lakshmi Precision Screws Retained Earnings?

Lakshmi Precision Screws BOM:506079 -4.86% Retained Earnings is ₹-200 Mil as of Mar. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lakshmi Precision Screws's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was ₹-200 Mil.

Lakshmi Precision Screws's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2015 (₹525 Mil) to Mar. 2016 (₹200 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2016 (₹200 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (₹-200 Mil).

Lakshmi Precision Screws's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2015 (₹525 Mil) to Mar. 2016 (₹200 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2016 (₹200 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (₹-200 Mil).

Lakshmi Precision Screws  (BOM:506079) 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.

Lakshmi Precision Screws Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Lakshmi Precision Screws's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Lakshmi Precision Screws Retained Earnings Chart

Lakshmi Precision Screws Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.86 487.76 524.73 199.84 -200.19

Lakshmi Precision Screws Semi-Annual Data
Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13 Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.86 487.76 524.73 199.84 -200.19

Lakshmi Precision Screws 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 ₹-200 Mil mean?
Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079) has a Retained Earnings of ₹-200 Mil as of Mar. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lakshmi Precision Screws and its competitors.
Is Lakshmi Precision Screws' Retained Earnings too high?
Lakshmi Precision Screws' current Retained Earnings is ₹-200 Mil.
How does Lakshmi Precision Screws' Retained Earnings compare to TXHG and TBLT?
Lakshmi Precision Screws' Retained Earnings of ₹-200 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Lakshmi Precision Screws and its competitors. Lakshmi Precision Screws's current Retained Earnings is ₹-200 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lakshmi Precision Screws stock overvalued right now?
Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079) has a current Retained Earnings of ₹-200 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is ₹-200 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 Lakshmi Precision Screws (BOM:506079), the current Retained Earnings is ₹-200 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Lakshmi Precision Screws Business Description

Address Hisar Road, 46/1, Mile Stone, Rohtak, HR, IND, 124001
Lakshmi Precision Screws Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing high-tensile fasteners. The product portfolio includes - Bolts and Screws, Pins, Nuts, Allen Key, Anchor Bush, Hammer, Wedges, Threaded road, Ball pins, Clevis pins, and many others. The company caters to the need of many sectors like Wind energy, Automotive, Defence, Electronic and communication, Construction, Agriculture, Tool and die, Oil and gas. The company's area of operation comprises four manufacturing units spread across an area of about 1,00,000 sqm.