Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) Retained Earnings: kr0.26 Mil (As of Dec. 2012)

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What is Want AB Retained Earnings?

Want AB OSTO:TOWO Retained Earnings is kr0.26 Mil as of Dec. 2012.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Want AB's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2012 was kr0.26 Mil.

Want AB's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2012 (kr-0.22 Mil) to Sep. 2012 (kr-0.57 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2012 (kr-0.57 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (kr0.26 Mil).

Want AB's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2010 (kr-0.21 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (kr0.62 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2011 (kr0.62 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (kr0.26 Mil).

Want AB  (OSTO:TOWO) 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.

Want AB Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Want AB Retained Earnings Chart

Want AB Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Retained Earnings
-3.48 -6.97 -0.21 0.62 0.26

Want AB Quarterly Data
Mar09 Jun09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12
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 0.62 0.22 -0.22 -0.57 0.26

Want AB 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 kr0.26 Mil mean?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a Retained Earnings of kr0.26 Mil as of Dec. 2012. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Want AB and its competitors.
Is Want AB's Retained Earnings too high?
Want AB's current Retained Earnings is kr0.26 Mil.
How does Want AB's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Want AB's Retained Earnings is kr0.26 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 Want AB and its competitors. Want AB's current Retained Earnings is kr0.26 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Want AB stock overvalued right now?
Want AB (OSTO:TOWO) has a current Retained Earnings of kr0.26 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is kr0.26 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 Want AB (OSTO:TOWO), the current Retained Earnings is kr0.26 Mil as of Dec. 2012. 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.