PRXM (Proxim Wireless) Retained Earnings: $-65.43 Mil (As of Mar. 2010)


What is Proxim Wireless Retained Earnings?

Proxim Wireless PRXM Retained Earnings is $-65.43 Mil as of Mar. 2010.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Proxim Wireless's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2010 was $-65.43 Mil.

Proxim Wireless's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2009 ($0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2009 ($-63.80 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2009 ($-63.80 Mil) to Mar. 2010 ($-65.43 Mil).

Proxim Wireless's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2007 ($-46.35 Mil) to Dec. 2008 ($-56.39 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2008 ($-56.39 Mil) to Dec. 2009 ($-63.80 Mil).

Proxim Wireless  (OTCPK:PRXM) 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.

Proxim Wireless Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Proxim Wireless Retained Earnings Chart

Proxim Wireless Annual Data
Trend Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -4.12 -27.29 -46.35 -56.39 -63.80

Proxim Wireless Quarterly Data
Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Dec09 Mar10
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 -54.72 -56.39 0.00 -63.80 -65.43

Proxim Wireless 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $-65.43 Mil mean?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a Retained Earnings of $-65.43 Mil as of Mar. 2010. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Proxim Wireless and its competitors.
Is Proxim Wireless' Retained Earnings too high?
Proxim Wireless' current Retained Earnings is $-65.43 Mil.
How does Proxim Wireless' Retained Earnings compare to OSAT and GTXO?
Proxim Wireless' Retained Earnings of $-65.43 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware 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 Hardware company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Hardware 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 Proxim Wireless and its competitors. Proxim Wireless's current Retained Earnings is $-65.43 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Proxim Wireless stock overvalued right now?
Proxim Wireless (PRXM) has a current Retained Earnings of $-65.43 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-65.43 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 Proxim Wireless (PRXM), the current Retained Earnings is $-65.43 Mil as of Mar. 2010. 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.

Proxim Wireless Business Description

Address 2114 Ringwood Avenue, San Jose, CA, USA, 95131
Proxim Wireless Corp provides solutions for broadband wireless networks for enterprises, governments, and service providers. Its systems enable a variety of wireless applications, including security and surveillance, VoIP, last-mile access, enterprise LAN, and point-to-point backhaul. The company's product offerings include the Edge 1000 series of wireless broadband solutions; the Stratum series of 5 GHz and 6 GHz fixed wireless solutions for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint connectivity; ORiNOCO AP-9200R, an IP67-rated outdoor access point; ProximVision, a cloud-enabled carrier management system and WLAN controller; and Link calculator and estimator tools. Proxim serves customers through distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, and original equipment manufacturers.