Lb-shell (LSE:LBP) Retained Earnings: £-241.27 Mil (As of May. 2018)

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What is Lb-shell Retained Earnings?

Lb-shell LSE:LBP -22.22% Retained Earnings is £-241.27 Mil as of May. 2018. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Lb-shell's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2018 was £-241.27 Mil.

Lb-shell's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2016 (£-235.25 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (£-274.40 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2017 (£-274.40 Mil) to May. 2018 (£-241.27 Mil).

Lb-shell's annual retained earnings declined from Sep. 2013 (£-95.85 Mil) to Sep. 2014 (£-139.30 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2014 (£-139.30 Mil) to Sep. 2015 (£-179.80 Mil).

Lb-shell  (LSE:LBP) 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.

Lb-shell Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Lb-shell Retained Earnings Chart

Lb-shell Annual Data
Trend Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep15
Retained Earnings
-83.10 -74.91 -95.85 -139.30 -179.80

Lb-shell Semi-Annual Data
Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 May18
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -179.80 -247.00 -235.25 -274.40 -241.27

Lb-shell 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 £-241.27 Mil mean?
Lb-shell (LSE:LBP) has a Retained Earnings of £-241.27 Mil as of May. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Lb-shell and its competitors.
Is Lb-shell's Retained Earnings too high?
Lb-shell's current Retained Earnings is £-241.27 Mil.
How does Lb-shell's Retained Earnings compare to APGI?
Lb-shell's Retained Earnings of £-241.27 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 an Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Lb-shell and its competitors. Lb-shell's current Retained Earnings is £-241.27 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lb-shell stock overvalued right now?
Lb-shell (LSE:LBP) has a current Retained Earnings of £-241.27 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is £-241.27 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 Lb-shell (LSE:LBP), the current Retained Earnings is £-241.27 Mil as of May. 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.

Lb-shell Business Description

Address Holywell Park, Ashby Road, Charnwood Building, Loughborough, Leicestershire, GBR, LE11 3GB
Lb-shell PLC operates through its subsidiary and is engaged in the fuel cell engineering business. It develops proton-exchange membrane hydrogen fuel cells as a clean energy solution for the distributed energy, diesel replacement, automotive and aerial drone markets. Some of the company's products are Fuel cell power for UAVS, Automotive products, and others.