FBCD (FBC Holding) Retained Earnings: $-24.88 Mil (As of Apr. 2013)


What is FBC Holding Retained Earnings?

FBC Holding FBCD -6.00% Retained Earnings is $-24.88 Mil as of Apr. 2013.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. FBC Holding's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2013 was $-24.88 Mil.

FBC Holding's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2012 ($-24.02 Mil) to Jan. 2013 ($-24.08 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2013 ($-24.08 Mil) to Apr. 2013 ($-24.88 Mil).

FBC Holding's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2010 ($-13.93 Mil) to Jul. 2011 ($-20.68 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2011 ($-20.68 Mil) to Jul. 2012 ($-23.99 Mil).

FBC Holding  (OTCPK:FBCD) 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.

FBC Holding Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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FBC Holding Retained Earnings Chart

FBC Holding Annual Data
Trend Jul06 Jul07 Jul08 Jul09 Jul10 Jul11 Jul12
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -4.30 -6.65 -13.93 -20.68 -23.99

FBC Holding Quarterly Data
Jul08 Oct08 Jan09 Apr09 Jul09 Oct09 Jan10 Apr10 Jul10 Oct10 Jan11 Apr11 Jul11 Oct11 Jan12 Apr12 Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.94 -23.99 -24.02 -24.08 -24.88

FBC Holding 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 $-24.88 Mil mean?
FBC Holding (FBCD) has a Retained Earnings of $-24.88 Mil as of Apr. 2013. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on FBC Holding and its competitors.
Is FBC Holding's Retained Earnings too high?
FBC Holding's current Retained Earnings is $-24.88 Mil.
How does FBC Holding's Retained Earnings compare to CEENF and NCAP?
FBC Holding's Retained Earnings of $-24.88 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical 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 FBC Holding and its competitors. FBC Holding's current Retained Earnings is $-24.88 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FBC Holding stock overvalued right now?
FBC Holding (FBCD) has a current Retained Earnings of $-24.88 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-24.88 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 FBC Holding (FBCD), the current Retained Earnings is $-24.88 Mil as of Apr. 2013. 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.

FBC Holding Business Description

Address 3111 West Chandler Boulevard, Unit 2120, Chandler, AZ, USA, 85226
FBC Holding Inc is a retailer of streetwear clothing, headwear, and accessories. It specializes in streetwear-style apparel, including shirts, jackets, hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, hats, and beanies.