MSR (Mauser Group NV) Retained Earnings: $-50 Mil (As of Sep. 2016)


What is Mauser Group NV Retained Earnings?

Mauser Group NV MSR +9.38% Retained Earnings is $-50 Mil as of Sep. 2016.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Mauser Group NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2016 was $-50 Mil.

Mauser Group NV's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2016 ($-55 Mil) to Jun. 2016 ($-52 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2016 ($-52 Mil) to Sep. 2016 ($-50 Mil).

Mauser Group NV's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2013 ($-380 Mil) to Dec. 2014 ($-44 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2014 ($-44 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-58 Mil).

Mauser Group NV  (NYSE:MSR) 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.

Mauser Group NV Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Mauser Group NV Retained Earnings Chart

Mauser Group NV Annual Data
Trend Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15
Retained Earnings
0.00 -380.00 -44.39 -58.28

Mauser Group NV Quarterly Data
Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -39.96 -58.28 -54.68 -52.14 -50.06

Mauser Group NV 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 $-50 Mil mean?
Mauser Group NV (MSR) has a Retained Earnings of $-50 Mil as of Sep. 2016. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Mauser Group NV and its competitors.
Is Mauser Group NV's Retained Earnings too high?
Mauser Group NV's current Retained Earnings is $-50 Mil.
How does Mauser Group NV's Retained Earnings compare to HLYK and PLYM?
Mauser Group NV's Retained Earnings is $-50 Mil. 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 company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the 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 Mauser Group NV and its competitors. Mauser Group NV's current Retained Earnings is $-50 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mauser Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Mauser Group NV (MSR) has a current Retained Earnings of $-50 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-50 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 Mauser Group NV (MSR), the current Retained Earnings is $-50 Mil as of Sep. 2016. 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.

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