INTO (Initio) Retained Earnings: $-4.19 Mil (As of Jan. 2003)


What is Initio Retained Earnings?

Initio INTO Retained Earnings is $-4.19 Mil as of Jan. 2003.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Initio's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2003 was $-4.19 Mil.

Initio's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jul. 2002 ($-4.01 Mil) to Oct. 2002 ($-4.14 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2002 ($-4.14 Mil) to Jan. 2003 ($-4.19 Mil).

Initio's annual retained earnings increased from Apr. 2099 ($-3.80 Mil) to Apr. 2000 ($-1.01 Mil) but then declined from Apr. 2000 ($-1.01 Mil) to Apr. 2001 ($-3.12 Mil).

Initio  (OTCPK:INTO) 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.

Initio Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Initio Retained Earnings Chart

Initio Annual Data
Trend Apr94 Apr95 Apr96 Apr97 Apr98 Apr99 Apr00 Apr01
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.10 -3.90 -3.80 -1.01 -3.12

Initio Quarterly Data
Apr98 Jul98 Oct98 Jan99 Apr99 Jul99 Oct99 Jan00 Apr00 Jul00 Oct00 Jan01 Apr01 Jul01 Oct01 Jan02 Apr02 Jul02 Oct02 Jan03
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 -3.50 -3.69 -4.01 -4.14 -4.19

Initio 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 $-4.19 Mil mean?
Initio (INTO) has a Retained Earnings of $-4.19 Mil as of Jan. 2003. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Initio and its competitors.
Is Initio's Retained Earnings too high?
Initio's current Retained Earnings is $-4.19 Mil.
How does Initio's Retained Earnings compare to DCAC and STWC?
Initio's Retained Earnings of $-4.19 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 Initio and its competitors. Initio's current Retained Earnings is $-4.19 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Initio stock overvalued right now?
Initio (INTO) has a current Retained Earnings of $-4.19 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-4.19 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 Initio (INTO), the current Retained Earnings is $-4.19 Mil as of Jan. 2003. 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.

Initio Business Description

Address 350 West Passaic Street, Suite No. 2, Rochelle Park, NJ, USA, 07662
Initio Inc is engaged in the provision of management and consulting services. It is also engaged in investing and trading shares of publicly owned securities.