CATV (4Cable TV International) Retained Earnings: $-3.80 Mil (As of Jun. 2015)

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What is 4Cable TV International Retained Earnings?

4Cable TV International CATV -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-3.80 Mil as of Jun. 2015.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. 4Cable TV International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2015 was $-3.80 Mil.

4Cable TV International's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2014 ($-1.49 Mil) to Mar. 2015 ($-1.67 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2015 ($-1.67 Mil) to Jun. 2015 ($-3.80 Mil).

4Cable TV International's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2012 ($-0.29 Mil) to Dec. 2013 ($-0.42 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2013 ($-0.42 Mil) to Dec. 2014 ($-1.49 Mil).

4Cable TV International  (OTCPK:CATV) 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.

4Cable TV International Retained Earnings Historical Data

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4Cable TV International Retained Earnings Chart

4Cable TV International Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.07 -0.09 -0.29 -0.42 -1.49

4Cable TV International Quarterly Data
Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15
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4Cable TV International 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 $-3.80 Mil mean?
4Cable TV International (CATV) has a Retained Earnings of $-3.80 Mil as of Jun. 2015. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on 4Cable TV International and its competitors.
Is 4Cable TV International's Retained Earnings too high?
4Cable TV International's current Retained Earnings is $-3.80 Mil.
How does 4Cable TV International's Retained Earnings compare to PNTV and WCST?
4Cable TV International's Retained Earnings of $-3.80 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 4Cable TV International and its competitors. 4Cable TV International's current Retained Earnings is $-3.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4Cable TV International stock overvalued right now?
4Cable TV International (CATV) has a current Retained Earnings of $-3.80 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-3.80 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 4Cable TV International (CATV), the current Retained Earnings is $-3.80 Mil as of Jun. 2015. 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.

4Cable TV International Business Description

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