CNWHF (China Networks International Holdings) Retained Earnings: $-31.37 Mil (As of Dec. 2018)

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What is China Networks International Holdings Retained Earnings?

China Networks International Holdings CNWHF Retained Earnings is $-31.37 Mil as of Dec. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Networks International Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $-31.37 Mil.

China Networks International Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 ($-30.79 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-31.08 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2017 ($-31.08 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-31.37 Mil).

China Networks International Holdings's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 ($-30.79 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-31.08 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2017 ($-31.08 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-31.37 Mil).

China Networks International Holdings  (OTCPK:CNWHF) 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.

China Networks International Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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China Networks International Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

China Networks International Holdings Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.16 -30.50 -30.79 -31.08 -31.37

China Networks International Holdings Semi-Annual Data
Jun07 Jun08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -30.16 -30.50 -30.79 -31.08 -31.37

China Networks International Holdings 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 $-31.37 Mil mean?
China Networks International Holdings (CNWHF) has a Retained Earnings of $-31.37 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on China Networks International Holdings and its competitors.
Is China Networks International Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
China Networks International Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $-31.37 Mil.
How does China Networks International Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to XITO and TGLO?
China Networks International Holdings' Retained Earnings of $-31.37 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 China Networks International Holdings and its competitors. China Networks International Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $-31.37 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Networks International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
China Networks International Holdings (CNWHF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-31.37 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-31.37 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 China Networks International Holdings (CNWHF), the current Retained Earnings is $-31.37 Mil as of Dec. 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.

China Networks International Holdings Business Description

Address 6A Jian Guo Men Wai Avenue, 801, 29th Floor, Block C, Central International Trade Center, Chao Yang District, Beijing, CHN
China Networks International Holdings Ltd is a shell company.