BRGS (Barrister Global Services Network) Retained Earnings: $-22.29 Mil (As of Jun. 2003)

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What is Barrister Global Services Network Retained Earnings?

Barrister Global Services Network BRGS Retained Earnings is $-22.29 Mil as of Jun. 2003.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Barrister Global Services Network's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2003 was $-22.29 Mil.

Barrister Global Services Network's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2002 ($-21.46 Mil) to Mar. 2003 ($-21.97 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2003 ($-21.97 Mil) to Jun. 2003 ($-22.29 Mil).

Barrister Global Services Network's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2001 ($-20.43 Mil) to Mar. 2002 ($-21.55 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2002 ($-21.55 Mil) to Mar. 2003 ($-21.97 Mil).

Barrister Global Services Network  (GREY:BRGS) 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.

Barrister Global Services Network Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Barrister Global Services Network Retained Earnings Chart

Barrister Global Services Network Annual Data
Trend Mar93 Mar94 Mar95 Mar97 Mar98 Mar99 Mar00 Mar01 Mar02 Mar03
Retained Earnings
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Barrister Global Services Network Quarterly Data
Sep98 Dec98 Mar99 Jun99 Sep99 Dec99 Mar00 Jun00 Sep00 Dec00 Mar01 Jun01 Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03
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Barrister Global Services Network 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 $-22.29 Mil mean?
Barrister Global Services Network (BRGS) has a Retained Earnings of $-22.29 Mil as of Jun. 2003. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Barrister Global Services Network and its competitors.
Is Barrister Global Services Network's Retained Earnings too high?
Barrister Global Services Network's current Retained Earnings is $-22.29 Mil.
How does Barrister Global Services Network's Retained Earnings compare to FCCN and IMCI?
Barrister Global Services Network's Retained Earnings of $-22.29 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Barrister Global Services Network and its competitors. Barrister Global Services Network's current Retained Earnings is $-22.29 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barrister Global Services Network stock overvalued right now?
Barrister Global Services Network (BRGS) has a current Retained Earnings of $-22.29 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-22.29 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 Barrister Global Services Network (BRGS), the current Retained Earnings is $-22.29 Mil as of Jun. 2003. 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.

Barrister Global Services Network Business Description

Address 186 Exchange Street, Buffalo, NY, USA, 14204
Barrister Global Services Network Inc provides multi-vendor IT services to resolve client/server hardware issues. It has customers in commercial and consumer markets through direct and indirect channels. The company provides IT life-cycle services, Helpdesk support services, Enterprise mobility, Staff augmentation, Cloud solutions, Back office processing, and software development.