MBAK (MBAK Energy Solutions) Retained Earnings: $-0.96 Mil (As of Jun. 2018)


What is MBAK Energy Solutions Retained Earnings?

MBAK Energy Solutions MBAK -3.45% Retained Earnings is $-0.96 Mil as of Jun. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. MBAK Energy Solutions's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2018 was $-0.96 Mil.

MBAK Energy Solutions's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2017 ($0.00 Mil) to Mar. 2018 ($-0.86 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2018 ($-0.86 Mil) to Jun. 2018 ($-0.96 Mil).

MBAK Energy Solutions's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2013 ($-17.94 Mil) to Dec. 2014 ($-18.12 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2014 ($-18.12 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-17.77 Mil).

MBAK Energy Solutions  (OTCPK:MBAK) 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.

MBAK Energy Solutions Retained Earnings Historical Data

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MBAK Energy Solutions Retained Earnings Chart

MBAK Energy Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -11.30 -14.63 -17.94 -18.12 -17.77

MBAK Energy Solutions Quarterly Data
Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Mar17 Jun17 Mar18 Jun18
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 -18.73 0.00 0.00 -0.86 -0.96

MBAK Energy Solutions 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $-0.96 Mil mean?
MBAK Energy Solutions (MBAK) has a Retained Earnings of $-0.96 Mil as of Jun. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on MBAK Energy Solutions and its competitors.
Is MBAK Energy Solutions' Retained Earnings too high?
MBAK Energy Solutions' current Retained Earnings is $-0.96 Mil.
How does MBAK Energy Solutions' Retained Earnings compare to AJIA and CICN?
MBAK Energy Solutions' Retained Earnings of $-0.96 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
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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 MBAK Energy Solutions and its competitors. MBAK Energy Solutions's current Retained Earnings is $-0.96 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MBAK Energy Solutions stock overvalued right now?
MBAK Energy Solutions (MBAK) has a current Retained Earnings of $-0.96 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-0.96 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 MBAK Energy Solutions (MBAK), the current Retained Earnings is $-0.96 Mil as of Jun. 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.

MBAK Energy Solutions Business Description

Address 3940 US Highway 421N, Wilmington Trade Center Building 3, Wilmington, NC, USA, 28401
MBAK Energy Solutions Inc is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of non-fossil fuel energy products. These include lithium, sodium, and solid-state batteries for industrial, medical, portable electronics, and EV applications. It focuses on the energy storage and sustainable transportation industry. The company produces and markets Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for power grid and commercial applications. The company also produces a broad range of energy storage and management for consumer use and white-label systems for other industrial and consumer applications.