IMTL (Image Protect) Retained Earnings: $-2.04 Mil (As of Mar. 2017)


What is Image Protect Retained Earnings?

Image Protect IMTL -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-2.04 Mil as of Mar. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Image Protect's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2017 was $-2.04 Mil.

Image Protect's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2016 ($-1.29 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-1.62 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2016 ($-1.62 Mil) to Mar. 2017 ($-2.04 Mil).

Image Protect's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2008 ($-4.23 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-0.91 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2015 ($-0.91 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-1.62 Mil).

Image Protect  (OTCPK:IMTL) 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.

Image Protect Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Image Protect's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Image Protect Retained Earnings Chart

Image Protect Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec15 Dec16
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.93 -4.20 -4.23 -0.91 -1.62

Image Protect Quarterly Data
Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17
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 0.00 -1.13 -1.29 -1.62 -2.04

Image Protect 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 $-2.04 Mil mean?
Image Protect (IMTL) has a Retained Earnings of $-2.04 Mil as of Mar. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Image Protect and its competitors.
Is Image Protect's Retained Earnings too high?
Image Protect's current Retained Earnings is $-2.04 Mil.
How does Image Protect's Retained Earnings compare to MWRK and CYAP?
Image Protect's Retained Earnings of $-2.04 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 Image Protect and its competitors. Image Protect's current Retained Earnings is $-2.04 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Protect stock overvalued right now?
Image Protect (IMTL) has a current Retained Earnings of $-2.04 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-2.04 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 Image Protect (IMTL), the current Retained Earnings is $-2.04 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Image Protect Business Description

Address 3001 North Rocky Point Drive East, Suite 200, Tampa, FL, USA, 33607
Image Protect Inc is a Technology and Business Services company, providing services in vitally important Review and Reputation Management for businesses of all types and sizes, as well as individuals who need online reputation assistance.