PEGX (The Pegasus) Retained Earnings: $-1,251.54 Mil (As of Sep. 2006)

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What is The Pegasus Retained Earnings?

The Pegasus PEGX Retained Earnings is $-1,251.54 Mil as of Sep. 2006.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. The Pegasus's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2006 was $-1,251.54 Mil.

The Pegasus's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2006 ($-1,232.58 Mil) to Jun. 2006 ($-1,242.61 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2006 ($-1,242.61 Mil) to Sep. 2006 ($-1,251.54 Mil).

The Pegasus's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2003 ($-1,063.11 Mil) to Dec. 2004 ($-1,609.62 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2004 ($-1,609.62 Mil) to Dec. 2005 ($-1,224.21 Mil).

The Pegasus  (OTCPK:PEGX) 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.

The Pegasus Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Pegasus's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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The Pegasus Retained Earnings Chart

The Pegasus Annual Data
Trend Dec96 Dec97 Dec98 Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05
Retained Earnings
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The Pegasus Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06
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The Pegasus 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 $-1,251.54 Mil mean?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,251.54 Mil as of Sep. 2006. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on The Pegasus and its competitors.
Is The Pegasus' Retained Earnings too high?
The Pegasus' current Retained Earnings is $-1,251.54 Mil.
How does The Pegasus' Retained Earnings compare to SALM and NTN?
The Pegasus' Retained Earnings of $-1,251.54 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 The Pegasus and its competitors. The Pegasus's current Retained Earnings is $-1,251.54 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Pegasus stock overvalued right now?
The Pegasus (PEGX) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1,251.54 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,251.54 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 The Pegasus (PEGX), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,251.54 Mil as of Sep. 2006. 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.

The Pegasus Business Description

Address 225 City Line Avenue, Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA, 19004
The Pegasus Companies Inc is the holding company for a variety of satellite and media companies. The company previously operated as an independent provider of DIRECTV to more than 1.1 million subscribers but went into bankruptcy following the termination of the relationship. The company primarily owns and operates six broadcast TV stations and operates three others. These stations serve markets in Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Maine.