Maison Luxe (Maison Luxe) Retained Earnings : $-1.80 Mil (As of Dec. 2011)

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What is Maison Luxe Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Maison Luxe's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2011 was $-1.80 Mil.

Maison Luxe's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2011 ($-2.08 Mil) to Sep. 2011 ($-2.14 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2011 ($-2.14 Mil) to Dec. 2011 ($-1.80 Mil).

Maison Luxe's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Mar. 2010 ($-2.18 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2010 ($-2.18 Mil) to Mar. 2011 ($-2.06 Mil).

Maison Luxe Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Maison Luxe Retained Earnings Chart

Maison Luxe Annual Data

Trend

Mar10

Mar11

Retained Earnings

-2.18

-2.06

Maison Luxe Quarterly Data
	Jun09	Sep09	Dec09	Mar10	Jun10	Sep10	Dec10	Mar11	Jun11	Sep11	Dec11
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial						-2.18	-2.06	-2.08	-2.14	-1.80

Maison Luxe 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.

Maison Luxe (OTCPK:MASN) 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.

Maison Luxe (Maison Luxe) Business Description

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1 Bridge Plaza North, Suite 2, Fort Lee, NJ, USA, 07024

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https://www.maisonluxeny.com

Maison Luxe Inc offers luxury retail consumer items that are responsibly sourced and affordable. The company operates as a niche high-end luxury goods retailer, helping interested consumers obtain rare luxury items that may otherwise not be reliably available due to the nature of the luxury retail marketplace. It focuses primarily within the fine time piece and jewelry segments, both on a wholesale and business-to-consumer basis.