DSOL (Drug Free Solution) Retained Earnings: $-1.68 Mil (As of Feb. 2014)


What is Drug Free Solution Retained Earnings?

Drug Free Solution DSOL Retained Earnings is $-1.68 Mil as of Feb. 2014.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Drug Free Solution's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2014 was $-1.68 Mil.

Drug Free Solution's quarterly retained earnings declined from Aug. 2013 ($-1.43 Mil) to Nov. 2013 ($-1.56 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2013 ($-1.56 Mil) to Feb. 2014 ($-1.68 Mil).

Drug Free Solution's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to May. 2012 ($-0.63 Mil) but then declined from May. 2012 ($-0.63 Mil) to May. 2013 ($-1.38 Mil).

Drug Free Solution  (OTCPK:DSOL) 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.

Drug Free Solution Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Drug Free Solution's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Drug Free Solution Retained Earnings Chart

Drug Free Solution Annual Data
Trend May12 May13
Retained Earnings
-0.63 -1.38

Drug Free Solution Quarterly Data
Aug11 Nov11 Feb12 May12 Aug12 Nov12 Feb13 May13 Aug13 Nov13 Feb14
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.14 -1.38 -1.43 -1.56 -1.68

Drug Free Solution 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 $-1.68 Mil mean?
Drug Free Solution (DSOL) has a Retained Earnings of $-1.68 Mil as of Feb. 2014. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Drug Free Solution and its competitors.
Is Drug Free Solution's Retained Earnings too high?
Drug Free Solution's current Retained Earnings is $-1.68 Mil.
How does Drug Free Solution's Retained Earnings compare to USEL and ZZLL?
Drug Free Solution's Retained Earnings of $-1.68 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 Drug Free Solution and its competitors. Drug Free Solution's current Retained Earnings is $-1.68 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Drug Free Solution stock overvalued right now?
Drug Free Solution (DSOL) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1.68 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1.68 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 Drug Free Solution (DSOL), the current Retained Earnings is $-1.68 Mil as of Feb. 2014. 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.

Drug Free Solution Business Description

Address 2211 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, USA, 92612
Drug Free Solution Inc is a United States based holding company that owns and operates various subsidiaries in the healthcare industry. It is focused on acquiring healthcare operations that focus on Home Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, Hospice Care, Skilled Nursing, Residential Rehabilitation, Home & Community Based Services.