HDVW (HD View 360) Retained Earnings: $-0.46 Mil (As of Sep. 2017)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

What is HD View 360 Retained Earnings?

HD View 360 HDVW Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil as of Sep. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. HD View 360's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2017 was $-0.46 Mil.

HD View 360's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2017 ($-0.17 Mil) to Jun. 2017 ($-0.28 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2017 ($-0.28 Mil) to Sep. 2017 ($-0.46 Mil).

HD View 360's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($0.04 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2015 ($0.04 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-0.10 Mil).

HD View 360  (OTCPK:HDVW) 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.

HD View 360 Retained Earnings Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for HD View 360's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

HD View 360 Retained Earnings Chart

HD View 360 Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16
Retained Earnings
0.04 -0.10

HD View 360 Quarterly Data
Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.02 -0.10 -0.17 -0.28 -0.46

HD View 360 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 $-0.46 Mil mean?
HD View 360 (HDVW) has a Retained Earnings of $-0.46 Mil as of Sep. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on HD View 360 and its competitors.
Is HD View 360's Retained Earnings too high?
HD View 360's current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil.
How does HD View 360's Retained Earnings compare to MGNT and UUU?
HD View 360's Retained Earnings of $-0.46 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 HD View 360 and its competitors. HD View 360's current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HD View 360 stock overvalued right now?
HD View 360 (HDVW) has a current Retained Earnings of $-0.46 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 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 HD View 360 (HDVW), the current Retained Earnings is $-0.46 Mil as of Sep. 2017. 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.

HD View 360 Business Description

Address 150 South East 2nd Avenue, Suite 404, Miami, FL, USA, 33131
HD View 360 Inc is engaged in providing security surveillance products and systems to commercial users. The company designs and installs closed-circuit television systems, using Analog, Internet Protocol and Serial Digital Interface technology. It also distributes network video recorders, HD cameras and accessories.