QBAK (Qualstar) Retained Earnings: $-13.01 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Qualstar Retained Earnings?

Qualstar QBAK 12 Retained Earnings is $-13.01 Mil as of Sep. 2023. GuruFocus rates QBAK with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Qualstar's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-13.01 Mil.

Qualstar's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2020 ($-12.26 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($0.00 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2022 ($0.00 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-13.01 Mil).

Qualstar's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2017 ($-13.58 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-12.10 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2018 ($-12.10 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-12.11 Mil).

Qualstar  (OTCPK:QBAK) 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.

Qualstar Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Qualstar Retained Earnings Chart

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Qualstar 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 $-13.01 Mil mean?
Qualstar (QBAK) has a Retained Earnings of $-13.01 Mil as of Sep. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Qualstar and its competitors.
Is Qualstar's Retained Earnings too high?
Qualstar's current Retained Earnings is $-13.01 Mil. Overall, Qualstar has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualstar's Retained Earnings compare to POLA and OZSC?
Qualstar's Retained Earnings of $-13.01 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Qualstar and its competitors. Qualstar's current Retained Earnings is $-13.01 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualstar stock overvalued right now?
Qualstar (QBAK) has a current Retained Earnings of $-13.01 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-13.01 Mil. Qualstar's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Qualstar (QBAK), the current Retained Earnings is $-13.01 Mil as of Sep. 2023. 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.

Qualstar Business Description

Address 1267 Flynn Road, Suite 105, Camarillo, CA, USA, 93012
Qualstar Corp is a U.S.-based provider of data storage systems marketed under the Qualstar brand and power solutions marketed under the N2Power brand. The company operates through the Data Storage segment, which generates the majority of its revenue. It manufactures automated magnetic tape libraries to store, retrieve, and manage electronic data for archive, backup, and recovery, and provides technical customer support services. The Power Supplies segment designs and markets high-efficiency switching power supplies for electronic equipment. The company utilizes contract manufacturers in Asia and sells its products globally through authorized resellers and directly to OEMs. It operates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and others, with the majority of its revenue from North America.
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