CICN (SMS Alternatives) Retained Earnings: $-264.09 Mil (As of Jun. 2020)

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CICN SMS Alternatives Inc CICN
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What is SMS Alternatives Retained Earnings?

SMS Alternatives CICN 12 Retained Earnings is $-264.09 Mil as of Jun. 2020. GuruFocus rates CICN with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SMS Alternatives's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2020 was $-264.09 Mil.

SMS Alternatives's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2019 ($-262.94 Mil) to Mar. 2020 ($-263.51 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2020 ($-263.51 Mil) to Jun. 2020 ($-264.09 Mil).

SMS Alternatives's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2017 ($-259.71 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-261.33 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2018 ($-261.33 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-262.94 Mil).

SMS Alternatives  (OTCPK:CICN) 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.

SMS Alternatives Retained Earnings Historical Data

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SMS Alternatives Retained Earnings Chart

SMS Alternatives Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
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SMS Alternatives Quarterly Data
Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20
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SMS Alternatives 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 $-264.09 Mil mean?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a Retained Earnings of $-264.09 Mil as of Jun. 2020. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on SMS Alternatives and its competitors.
Is SMS Alternatives' Retained Earnings too high?
SMS Alternatives' current Retained Earnings is $-264.09 Mil. Overall, SMS Alternatives has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SMS Alternatives' Retained Earnings compare to INTV and IONI?
SMS Alternatives' Retained Earnings of $-264.09 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 SMS Alternatives and its competitors. SMS Alternatives's current Retained Earnings is $-264.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SMS Alternatives stock overvalued right now?
SMS Alternatives (CICN) has a current Retained Earnings of $-264.09 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-264.09 Mil. SMS Alternatives' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 SMS Alternatives (CICN), the current Retained Earnings is $-264.09 Mil as of Jun. 2020. 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.

SMS Alternatives Business Description

Address 8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 542, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
SMS Alternatives Inc formerly Cicero Inc provides desktop activity intelligence and improvement software that helps organizations isolate issues and automates employee tasks in the contact center and back office. It provides a combination of application and process integration, automation and desktop analytics capabilities, technical support, training and consulting services. Geographically, it operates in the United States, and Europe. The company generates revenue from three categories: software, maintenance, and services; out of which a vast majority is earned from Software within the United States.
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