CZOOF (Cazoo Group) Retained Earnings: $-1,802 Mil (As of Jun. 2023)

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What is Cazoo Group Retained Earnings?

Cazoo Group CZOOF -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-1,802 Mil as of Jun. 2023.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cazoo Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was $-1,802 Mil.

Cazoo Group's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2022 ($-1,017 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-1,558 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-1,558 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-1,802 Mil).

Cazoo Group's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2020 ($-157 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-813 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2021 ($-813 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-1,558 Mil).

Cazoo Group  (OTCPK:CZOOF) 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.

Cazoo Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Cazoo Group Retained Earnings Chart

Cazoo Group Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
-23.52 -157.09 -812.78 -1,557.61

Cazoo Group Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -289.59 -812.78 -1,016.63 -1,557.61 -1,802.20

Cazoo 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 $-1,802 Mil mean?
Cazoo Group (CZOOF) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,802 Mil as of Jun. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cazoo Group and its competitors.
Is Cazoo Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Cazoo Group's current Retained Earnings is $-1,802 Mil.
How does Cazoo Group's Retained Earnings compare to CTNT and JZXN?
Cazoo Group's Retained Earnings of $-1,802 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Vehicles & Parts 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 Cazoo Group and its competitors. Cazoo Group's current Retained Earnings is $-1,802 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cazoo Group stock overvalued right now?
Cazoo Group (CZOOF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1,802 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,802 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 Cazoo Group (CZOOF), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,802 Mil as of Jun. 2023. 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.

Cazoo Group Business Description

Address 41 Chalton Street, London, GBR, NW1 1JD
Cazoo Group Ltd transforms the car buying experience for consumers across the UK and Europe. It aims to make buying a car an easy experience, where consumers can simply and seamlessly purchase, finance, or subscribe to a car entirely online for either delivery or collection in less time.