FRPC (First Republic of America) Retained Earnings: $0.00 Mil (As of Mar. 2004)


What is First Republic of America Retained Earnings?

First Republic of America FRPC Retained Earnings is $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2004.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. First Republic of America's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2004 was $0.00 Mil.

First Republic of America's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2003 ($-1.29 Mil) to Dec. 2003 ($0.00 Mil) but then stayed the same from Dec. 2003 ($0.00 Mil) to Mar. 2004 ($0.00 Mil).

First Republic of America's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2001 ($57.78 Mil) to Jun. 2002 ($55.83 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2002 ($55.83 Mil) to Jun. 2003 ($52.93 Mil).

First Republic of America  (OTCPK:FRPC) 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.

First Republic of America Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for First Republic of America's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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First Republic of America Retained Earnings Chart

First Republic of America Annual Data
Trend Jun01 Jun02 Jun03
Retained Earnings
57.78 55.83 52.93

First Republic of America Quarterly Data
Jun01 Sep01 Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 52.93 -1.29 0.00 0.00

First Republic of America 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $0.00 Mil mean?
First Republic of America (FRPC) has a Retained Earnings of $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2004. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on First Republic of America and its competitors.
Is First Republic of America's Retained Earnings too high?
First Republic of America's current Retained Earnings is $0.00 Mil.
How does First Republic of America's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
First Republic of America's Retained Earnings of $0.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business 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 First Republic of America and its competitors. First Republic of America's current Retained Earnings is $0.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Republic of America stock overvalued right now?
First Republic of America (FRPC) has a current Retained Earnings of $0.00 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $0.00 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 First Republic of America (FRPC), the current Retained Earnings is $0.00 Mil as of Mar. 2004. 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.