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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Proterra's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was MXN-23,793 Mil.
Proterra's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2023 (MXN-24,156 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (MXN-23,507 Mil) but then
declined
from Jun. 2023 (MXN-23,507 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (MXN-23,793 Mil).
Proterra's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2020 (MXN-12,099 Mil) to Dec. 2021 (MXN-17,606 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2021 (MXN-17,606 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (MXN-21,371 Mil).
Proterra (MEX:PTRA) 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.
Proterra Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Proterra's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN-23,793 Mil mean?
Proterra (MEX:PTRA) has a Retained Earnings of MXN-23,793 Mil as of Sep. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Proterra and its competitors.
Is Proterra's Retained Earnings too high?
Proterra's current Retained Earnings is MXN-23,793 Mil. Overall, Proterra has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Proterra's Retained Earnings compare to UGRO and CLEV?
Proterra's Retained Earnings of MXN-23,793 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Proterra and its competitors. Proterra's current Retained Earnings is MXN-23,793 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proterra stock overvalued right now?
Proterra (MEX:PTRA) has a current Retained Earnings of MXN-23,793 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is MXN-23,793 Mil. Proterra's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Proterra (MEX:PTRA), the current Retained Earnings is MXN-23,793 Mil as of Sep. 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.
Proterra Inc is a developer and producer of zero-emission electric vehicle and EV technology solutions for commercial applications. The company designs, develops, manufactures, and sells electric transit buses as an original equipment manufacturer for North American public transit agencies, airports, universities, and other commercial transit fleets. It also designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and integrates proprietary battery systems and electrification solutions for commercial vehicle manufacturers. Additionally, Proterra provides fleet-scale, high-power charging solutions for its customers. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States.
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