OGAA (Organic Agricultural Co) Retained Earnings: $-4.22 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


What is Organic Agricultural Co Retained Earnings?

Organic Agricultural Co OGAA Retained Earnings is $-4.22 Mil as of Dec. 2023.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Organic Agricultural Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $-4.22 Mil.

Organic Agricultural Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($-4.51 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-4.34 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($-4.34 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-4.22 Mil).

Organic Agricultural Co's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2021 ($-2.68 Mil) to Mar. 2022 ($-3.80 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2022 ($-3.80 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-4.36 Mil).

Organic Agricultural Co  (OTCPK:OGAA) 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.

Organic Agricultural Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Organic Agricultural Co Retained Earnings Chart

Organic Agricultural Co Annual Data
Trend Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -1.28 -1.75 -2.68 -3.80 -4.36

Organic Agricultural Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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Organic Agricultural Co 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 $-4.22 Mil mean?
Organic Agricultural Co (OGAA) has a Retained Earnings of $-4.22 Mil as of Dec. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Organic Agricultural Co and its competitors.
Is Organic Agricultural Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Organic Agricultural Co's current Retained Earnings is $-4.22 Mil.
How does Organic Agricultural Co's Retained Earnings compare to ADM and TSN?
Organic Agricultural Co's Retained Earnings of $-4.22 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods 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 Organic Agricultural Co and its competitors. Organic Agricultural Co's current Retained Earnings is $-4.22 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Organic Agricultural Co stock overvalued right now?
Organic Agricultural Co (OGAA) has a current Retained Earnings of $-4.22 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-4.22 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 Organic Agricultural Co (OGAA), the current Retained Earnings is $-4.22 Mil as of Dec. 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.

Organic Agricultural Co Business Description

Address High and New Technology Industrial Development District, Room G504 G506 G509 G510, Building No. 3, Kejichuangxincheng Chuangxinchuangye Plaza, Heilongjiang Province, Harbin, CHN, 150090
Organic Agricultural Co Ltd is engaged in manufacturing of agricultural products, rice, coarse cereals, and other related products. The Company sells paddy and selenium-enriched paddy products, rice and other agricultural products.