PCPZ (Leeward Group Holdings) Retained Earnings: $-0.73 Mil (As of Mar. 2011)


What is Leeward Group Holdings Retained Earnings?

Leeward Group Holdings PCPZ Retained Earnings is $-0.73 Mil as of Mar. 2011.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Leeward Group Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2011 was $-0.73 Mil.

Leeward Group Holdings's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2010 ($-0.71 Mil) to Dec. 2010 ($-0.76 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2010 ($-0.76 Mil) to Mar. 2011 ($-0.73 Mil).

Leeward Group Holdings's annual retained earnings declined from May. 2008 ($-0.09 Mil) to May. 2009 ($-0.15 Mil) and declined from May. 2009 ($-0.15 Mil) to Dec. 2010 ($-0.76 Mil).

Leeward Group Holdings  (OTCPK:PCPZ) 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.

Leeward Group Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Leeward Group Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

Leeward Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend May07 May08 May09 Dec10
Retained Earnings
-0.02 -0.09 -0.15 -0.76

Leeward Group Holdings Quarterly Data
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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 -0.20 -0.71 -0.71 -0.76 -0.73

Leeward Group Holdings 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 $-0.73 Mil mean?
Leeward Group Holdings (PCPZ) has a Retained Earnings of $-0.73 Mil as of Mar. 2011. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Leeward Group Holdings and its competitors.
Is Leeward Group Holdings' Retained Earnings too high?
Leeward Group Holdings' current Retained Earnings is $-0.73 Mil.
How does Leeward Group Holdings' Retained Earnings compare to FPVD and VRME?
Leeward Group Holdings' Retained Earnings of $-0.73 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 Leeward Group Holdings and its competitors. Leeward Group Holdings's current Retained Earnings is $-0.73 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Leeward Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Leeward Group Holdings (PCPZ) has a current Retained Earnings of $-0.73 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-0.73 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 Leeward Group Holdings (PCPZ), the current Retained Earnings is $-0.73 Mil as of Mar. 2011. 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.

Leeward Group Holdings Business Description

Address 65 S. Main Street, Suite A300, Pennington, NJ, USA, 08543
Leeward Group Holdings Inc is a development stage company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, is engaged in the establishment of a customer service oriented security firm specializing in uniformed guard services and private investigations services.