EUOT (Eurotech) Retained Earnings: $-68.22 Mil (As of Mar. 2003)


What is Eurotech Retained Earnings?

Eurotech EUOT -90.00% Retained Earnings is $-68.22 Mil as of Mar. 2003.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Eurotech's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2003 was $-68.22 Mil.

Eurotech's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2002 ($-58.90 Mil) to Dec. 2002 ($-65.44 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2002 ($-65.44 Mil) to Mar. 2003 ($-68.22 Mil).

Eurotech's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2000 ($-40.61 Mil) to Dec. 2001 ($-49.37 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2001 ($-49.37 Mil) to Dec. 2002 ($-65.44 Mil).

Eurotech  (OTCPK:EUOT) 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.

Eurotech Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eurotech's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Eurotech Retained Earnings Chart

Eurotech Annual Data
Trend Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -24.25 -30.74 -40.61 -49.37 -65.44

Eurotech Quarterly Data
Dec97 Dec98 Sep99 Dec99 Mar00 Jun00 Sep00 Dec00 Mar01 Jun01 Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -52.43 -54.44 -58.90 -65.44 -68.22

Eurotech 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 $-68.22 Mil mean?
Eurotech (EUOT) has a Retained Earnings of $-68.22 Mil as of Mar. 2003. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Eurotech and its competitors.
Is Eurotech's Retained Earnings too high?
Eurotech's current Retained Earnings is $-68.22 Mil.
How does Eurotech's Retained Earnings compare to INVU and PSCR?
Eurotech's Retained Earnings of $-68.22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Eurotech and its competitors. Eurotech's current Retained Earnings is $-68.22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eurotech stock overvalued right now?
Eurotech (EUOT) has a current Retained Earnings of $-68.22 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-68.22 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 Eurotech (EUOT), the current Retained Earnings is $-68.22 Mil as of Mar. 2003. 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.

Eurotech Business Description

Address 5501 Thelin Street, Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX, USA, 76115
Eurotech Ltd provides computer communication solutions, focusing on pervasive computing. The Company designs compact and industrial computers, panel computers and monitors, networking solutions and wearable PCs.