GASE (GASE Energy) Retained Earnings: $-3.28 Mil (As of Sep. 2014)


What is GASE Energy Retained Earnings?

GASE Energy GASE -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-3.28 Mil as of Sep. 2014.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. GASE Energy's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was $-3.28 Mil.

GASE Energy's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2014 ($-3.03 Mil) to Jun. 2014 ($-3.18 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2014 ($-3.18 Mil) to Sep. 2014 ($-3.28 Mil).

GASE Energy's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2011 ($-0.01 Mil) to Dec. 2012 ($1.16 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2012 ($1.16 Mil) to Dec. 2013 ($-2.80 Mil).

GASE Energy  (OTCPK:GASE) 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.

GASE Energy Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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GASE Energy Retained Earnings Chart

GASE Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Retained Earnings
-0.01 1.16 -2.80

GASE Energy Quarterly Data
Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.70 -2.80 -3.03 -3.18 -3.28

GASE Energy 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 $-3.28 Mil mean?
GASE Energy (GASE) has a Retained Earnings of $-3.28 Mil as of Sep. 2014. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on GASE Energy and its competitors.
Is GASE Energy's Retained Earnings too high?
GASE Energy's current Retained Earnings is $-3.28 Mil.
How does GASE Energy's Retained Earnings compare to CWNOF and FPTA?
GASE Energy's Retained Earnings of $-3.28 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 GASE Energy and its competitors. GASE Energy's current Retained Earnings is $-3.28 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GASE Energy stock overvalued right now?
GASE Energy (GASE) has a current Retained Earnings of $-3.28 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-3.28 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 GASE Energy (GASE), the current Retained Earnings is $-3.28 Mil as of Sep. 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.

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