IZCFF (International Zeolite) Retained Earnings: $-14.47 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)

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What is International Zeolite Retained Earnings?

International Zeolite IZCFF Retained Earnings is $-14.47 Mil as of Mar. 2025.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. International Zeolite's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was $-14.47 Mil.

International Zeolite's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2024 ($-15.40 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-14.63 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-14.63 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($-14.47 Mil).

International Zeolite's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2022 ($-14.44 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-15.24 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($-15.24 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($-15.13 Mil).

International Zeolite  (OTCPK:IZCFF) 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.

International Zeolite Retained Earnings Historical Data

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International Zeolite Retained Earnings Chart

International Zeolite Annual Data
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Retained Earnings
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International Zeolite Quarterly Data
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International Zeolite 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 $-14.47 Mil mean?
International Zeolite (IZCFF) has a Retained Earnings of $-14.47 Mil as of Mar. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on International Zeolite and its competitors.
Is International Zeolite's Retained Earnings too high?
International Zeolite's current Retained Earnings is $-14.47 Mil.
How does International Zeolite's Retained Earnings compare to HGAS and CRKN?
International Zeolite's Retained Earnings of $-14.47 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals 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 International Zeolite and its competitors. International Zeolite's current Retained Earnings is $-14.47 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Zeolite stock overvalued right now?
International Zeolite (IZCFF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-14.47 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-14.47 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 International Zeolite (IZCFF), the current Retained Earnings is $-14.47 Mil as of Mar. 2025. 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.

International Zeolite Business Description

Address 1021 West Hastings Street, Suite 2300, 9th Floor, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E0C3
International Zeolite Corp is a Canada-based company that markets and supplies natural zeolite and zeolite-infused products. The company's operating segments include the exploration and development segment, which derives maximum revenue; and the retail and commercial sales segment. The revenue comprises sales of zeolite products, commissions earned on sales of zeolite products, and royalties earned on bulk zeolite material shipped from its site in Princeton.