CAGU (Castle Group) Retained Earnings: $-4.16 Mil (As of Mar. 2018)

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What is Castle Group Retained Earnings?

Castle Group CAGU Retained Earnings is $-4.16 Mil as of Mar. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Castle Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was $-4.16 Mil.

Castle Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2017 ($-4.51 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-4.41 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2017 ($-4.41 Mil) to Mar. 2018 ($-4.16 Mil).

Castle Group's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2015 ($-4.80 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-4.52 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2016 ($-4.52 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-4.41 Mil).

Castle Group  (OTCPK:CAGU) 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.

Castle Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Castle Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Castle Group Retained Earnings Chart

Castle Group Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -5.63 -4.98 -4.80 -4.52 -4.41

Castle Group Quarterly Data
Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18
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 -4.47 -4.47 -4.51 -4.41 -4.16

Castle 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 $-4.16 Mil mean?
Castle Group (CAGU) has a Retained Earnings of $-4.16 Mil as of Mar. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Castle Group and its competitors.
Is Castle Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Castle Group's current Retained Earnings is $-4.16 Mil.
How does Castle Group's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Castle Group's Retained Earnings of $-4.16 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Castle Group and its competitors. Castle Group's current Retained Earnings is $-4.16 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Castle Group stock overvalued right now?
Castle Group (CAGU) has a current Retained Earnings of $-4.16 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-4.16 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 Castle Group (CAGU), the current Retained Earnings is $-4.16 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Castle Group Business Description

Address 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 555, 3 Waterfront Plaza, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96813
Castle Group Inc operates in the hotel and resort management industry. It offers a range of accommodations at various price points from exclusive private villas, full-service all-suites hotels, oceanfront resort condominiums, to modestly priced hotels with hundreds of guest rooms. It has a diverse portfolio of properties located in desired island resort destinations throughout the Pacific Region providing several types of services to property owners including, hotel and resort management and operations; reservations staffing and operations; sales and marketing. Primary revenue is generated from two sources that are rental of hotel rooms and condominium accommodations along with food and beverage sales at the properties managed and; fees paid for services it provides to property owners.