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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. North Mountain Merger's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2022 was €-7.70 Mil.
North Mountain Merger's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2021 (€-11.56 Mil) to Mar. 2022 (€-7.23 Mil) but then
declined
from Mar. 2022 (€-7.23 Mil) to Jun. 2022 (€-7.70 Mil).
North Mountain Merger's annual retained earnings
increased
from . 20 (€0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2020 (€-14.84 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2020 (€-14.84 Mil) to Dec. 2021 (€-11.56 Mil).
North Mountain Merger (FRA:92X) 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.
North Mountain Merger Retained Earnings Historical Data
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North Mountain Merger 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.
North Mountain Merger (FRA:92X) has a Retained Earnings of €-7.70 Mil as of Jun. 2022. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on North Mountain Merger and its competitors.
Is North Mountain Merger's Retained Earnings too high?
North Mountain Merger's current Retained Earnings is €-7.70 Mil. Overall, North Mountain Merger has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Mountain Merger's Retained Earnings compare to DMAQ and WAYS?
North Mountain Merger's Retained Earnings of €-7.70 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 North Mountain Merger and its competitors. North Mountain Merger's current Retained Earnings is €-7.70 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Mountain Merger stock overvalued right now?
North Mountain Merger (FRA:92X) has a current Retained Earnings of €-7.70 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is €-7.70 Mil. North Mountain Merger's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 North Mountain Merger (FRA:92X), the current Retained Earnings is €-7.70 Mil as of Jun. 2022. 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.
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