LRDSF (Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings) Retained Earnings: $-13.81 Mil (As of Aug. 2023)

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What is Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Retained Earnings?

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings LRDSF -99.50% Retained Earnings is $-13.81 Mil as of Aug. 2023.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2023 was $-13.81 Mil.

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Feb. 2023 ($-12.94 Mil) to May. 2023 ($-13.50 Mil) and declined from May. 2023 ($-13.50 Mil) to Aug. 2023 ($-13.81 Mil).

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings's annual retained earnings declined from Aug. 2020 ($-5.28 Mil) to Nov. 2021 ($-12.40 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2021 ($-12.40 Mil) to Nov. 2022 ($-12.67 Mil).

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings  (OTCPK:LRDSF) 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.

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Annual Data
Trend Nov13 Nov14 Nov15 Nov16 Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Aug20 Nov21 Nov22
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.76 -5.13 -5.28 -12.40 -12.67

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Quarterly Data
Nov18 Feb19 May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23
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Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings 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 $-13.81 Mil mean?
Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings (LRDSF) has a Retained Earnings of $-13.81 Mil as of Aug. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings and its competitors.
Is Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $-13.81 Mil.
How does Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to ZTS and CTLT?
Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings' Retained Earnings of $-13.81 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings and its competitors. Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $-13.81 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings (LRDSF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-13.81 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-13.81 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 Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings (LRDSF), the current Retained Earnings is $-13.81 Mil as of Aug. 2023. 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.

Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Business Description

Address 409 Granville Street, Suite 1000, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1T2
Lords and Company Worldwide Holdings Corp develops, produces, and markets lifestyle apparel and natural health products through its e-Commerce platform to retail, B2B and B2C, consumers in North America and Europe utilizing its proprietary direct-to-consumer platform. Through continuous strategic white labelling, Lords has a footprint in the nutraceutical product markets.