OTTV (Viva Entertainment Group) Retained Earnings: $-34.32 Mil (As of Apr. 2022)

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What is Viva Entertainment Group Retained Earnings?

Viva Entertainment Group OTTV -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-34.32 Mil as of Apr. 2022.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Viva Entertainment Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2022 was $-34.32 Mil.

Viva Entertainment Group's quarterly retained earnings increased from Apr. 2019 ($-32.73 Mil) to Apr. 2021 ($0.00 Mil) but then declined from Apr. 2021 ($0.00 Mil) to Apr. 2022 ($-34.32 Mil).

Viva Entertainment Group's annual retained earnings declined from Oct. 2016 ($-4.75 Mil) to Oct. 2017 ($-21.03 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2017 ($-21.03 Mil) to Oct. 2018 ($-27.97 Mil).

Viva Entertainment Group  (OTCPK:OTTV) 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.

Viva Entertainment Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Viva Entertainment Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Viva Entertainment Group Retained Earnings Chart

Viva Entertainment Group Annual Data
Trend Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14 Oct15 Oct16 Oct17 Oct18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -4.39 -0.00 -4.75 -21.03 -27.97

Viva Entertainment Group Semi-Annual Data
Oct10 Apr11 Oct11 Apr12 Oct12 Apr13 Oct13 Apr14 Oct14 Apr15 Oct15 Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Apr21 Apr22
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 -24.17 -27.97 -32.73 0.00 -34.32

Viva Entertainment Group 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 $-34.32 Mil mean?
Viva Entertainment Group (OTTV) has a Retained Earnings of $-34.32 Mil as of Apr. 2022. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Viva Entertainment Group and its competitors.
Is Viva Entertainment Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Viva Entertainment Group's current Retained Earnings is $-34.32 Mil.
How does Viva Entertainment Group's Retained Earnings compare to FPTA and CXKJ?
Viva Entertainment Group's Retained Earnings of $-34.32 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Interactive Media 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 Viva Entertainment Group and its competitors. Viva Entertainment Group's current Retained Earnings is $-34.32 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viva Entertainment Group stock overvalued right now?
Viva Entertainment Group (OTTV) has a current Retained Earnings of $-34.32 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-34.32 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 Viva Entertainment Group (OTTV), the current Retained Earnings is $-34.32 Mil as of Apr. 2022. 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.

Viva Entertainment Group Business Description

Address 143-41 84th Drive, Briarwood, NY, USA, 11435
Viva Entertainment Group Inc is an entertainment and technology company that connects content owners and video distributors to deliver content on any smart device with a screen. The company engages in developing and marketing it's over the top (IPTV/OTT) application for connected TV's, desktop computers, tablets, and smartphones. It provides access to the content anywhere, anytime, and with a wifi connection customers can watch Live TV from around the world, TV shows, premium channels, as well as movies on demand, Tele-video conferences and many other interactive features.