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QTCI (Quantum Capital) Retained Earnings : $-4.83 Mil (As of Sep. 2011)


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What is Quantum Capital Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Quantum Capital's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2011 was $-4.83 Mil.

Quantum Capital's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2011 ($-2.53 Mil) to Jun. 2011 ($-3.71 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2011 ($-3.71 Mil) to Sep. 2011 ($-4.83 Mil).

Quantum Capital's annual retained earnings stayed the same from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to . 20 ($0.00 Mil) but then increased from . 20 ($0.00 Mil) to Jun. 2010 ($-0.10 Mil).

Quantum Capital Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Quantum Capital Retained Earnings Chart

Quantum Capital Annual Data
Trend Jun10
Retained Earnings
-0.10

Quantum Capital Quarterly Data
Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -0.10 -0.12 -2.53 -3.71 -4.83

Quantum Capital 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.

Quantum Capital  (OTCPK:QTCI) 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.

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3430 E. Russell Road, Springhill, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 8249
Website
https://www.qtci.net
Quantum Capital Inc is an Australian company. The company owns Loan Base Pty Ltd, an Australian company with the mission of providing clients with personalized lending solutions that achieve their goals through premium, online, exclusive, convenient, and tailored lending solutions intermediary platforms.