LEON (Leone Asset Management) Retained Earnings: $-28.44 Mil (As of Dec. 2018)


What is Leone Asset Management Retained Earnings?

Leone Asset Management LEON -0.55% Retained Earnings is $-28.44 Mil as of Dec. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Leone Asset Management's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2018 was $-28.44 Mil.

Leone Asset Management's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2018 ($-16.22 Mil) to Sep. 2018 ($-17.37 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2018 ($-17.37 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-28.44 Mil).

Leone Asset Management's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 ($-13.75 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-14.74 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2017 ($-14.74 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-28.44 Mil).

Leone Asset Management  (OTCPK:LEON) 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.

Leone Asset Management Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Leone Asset Management's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Leone Asset Management Retained Earnings Chart

Leone Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -9.47 -10.36 -13.75 -14.74 -28.44

Leone Asset Management Quarterly Data
Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar13 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18
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 -14.74 -15.83 -16.22 -17.37 -28.44

Leone Asset Management 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 $-28.44 Mil mean?
Leone Asset Management (LEON) has a Retained Earnings of $-28.44 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Leone Asset Management and its competitors.
Is Leone Asset Management's Retained Earnings too high?
Leone Asset Management's current Retained Earnings is $-28.44 Mil.
How does Leone Asset Management's Retained Earnings compare to PTMN and TZAC?
Leone Asset Management's Retained Earnings of $-28.44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates 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 Conglomerates company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Conglomerates 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 Leone Asset Management and its competitors. Leone Asset Management's current Retained Earnings is $-28.44 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leone Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Leone Asset Management (LEON) has a current Retained Earnings of $-28.44 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-28.44 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 Leone Asset Management (LEON), the current Retained Earnings is $-28.44 Mil as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Leone Asset Management Business Description

Address 801 West Bay Drive, Suite 715, Largo, FL, USA, 33770
Leone Asset Management Inc is a multi-national, multi-industry conglomerate with subsidiary companies that operate in Health and Wellness and agriculture management. The company's project management services include infrastructure development, agricultural management, and rare earth mineral exploration.