CFACW (CF Finance Acquisition III) Retained Earnings: $-4.46 Mil (As of Jun. 2021)


What is CF Finance Acquisition III Retained Earnings?

CF Finance Acquisition III CFACW Retained Earnings is $-4.46 Mil as of Jun. 2021.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CF Finance Acquisition III's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2021 was $-4.46 Mil.

CF Finance Acquisition III's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2020 ($-2.89 Mil) to Mar. 2021 ($-2.55 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2021 ($-2.55 Mil) to Jun. 2021 ($-4.46 Mil).

CF Finance Acquisition III's annual retained earnings stayed the same from Dec. 2018 ($-0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-0.00 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2019 ($-0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2020 ($-2.89 Mil).

CF Finance Acquisition III  (NAS:CFACW) 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.

CF Finance Acquisition III Retained Earnings Historical Data

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CF Finance Acquisition III Retained Earnings Chart

CF Finance Acquisition III Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20
Retained Earnings
-0.00 -0.00 -2.89

CF Finance Acquisition III Semi-Annual Data
Dec18 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.00 -0.00 -2.89 -2.55 -4.46

CF Finance Acquisition III 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 $-4.46 Mil mean?
CF Finance Acquisition III (CFACW) has a Retained Earnings of $-4.46 Mil as of Jun. 2021. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on CF Finance Acquisition III and its competitors.
Is CF Finance Acquisition III's Retained Earnings too high?
CF Finance Acquisition III's current Retained Earnings is $-4.46 Mil.
How does CF Finance Acquisition III's Retained Earnings compare to ?
CF Finance Acquisition III's Retained Earnings of $-4.46 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 CF Finance Acquisition III and its competitors. CF Finance Acquisition III's current Retained Earnings is $-4.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CF Finance Acquisition III stock overvalued right now?
CF Finance Acquisition III (CFACW) has a current Retained Earnings of $-4.46 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-4.46 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 CF Finance Acquisition III (CFACW), the current Retained Earnings is $-4.46 Mil as of Jun. 2021. 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.

CF Finance Acquisition III Business Description

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CF Finance Acquisition Corp III is a blank check company.