RRTS (Roadrunner Transportation Systems) Retained Earnings: $-798 Mil (As of Dec. 2019)

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What is Roadrunner Transportation Systems Retained Earnings?

Roadrunner Transportation Systems RRTS 12 Retained Earnings is $-798 Mil as of Dec. 2019. GuruFocus rates RRTS with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Roadrunner Transportation Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was $-798 Mil.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2019 ($-626 Mil) to Sep. 2019 ($-724 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2019 ($-724 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-798 Mil).

Roadrunner Transportation Systems's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2017 ($-293 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-457 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2018 ($-457 Mil) to Dec. 2019 ($-798 Mil).

Roadrunner Transportation Systems  (OTCPK:RRTS) 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.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Roadrunner Transportation Systems Retained Earnings Chart

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Annual Data
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Roadrunner Transportation Systems Quarterly Data
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Roadrunner Transportation Systems 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 $-798 Mil mean?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS) has a Retained Earnings of $-798 Mil as of Dec. 2019. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Roadrunner Transportation Systems and its competitors.
Is Roadrunner Transportation Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems' current Retained Earnings is $-798 Mil. Overall, Roadrunner Transportation Systems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Roadrunner Transportation Systems' Retained Earnings compare to YRCW and USAK?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems' Retained Earnings of $-798 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Roadrunner Transportation Systems and its competitors. Roadrunner Transportation Systems's current Retained Earnings is $-798 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Roadrunner Transportation Systems stock overvalued right now?
Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS) has a current Retained Earnings of $-798 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-798 Mil. Roadrunner Transportation Systems' 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 Roadrunner Transportation Systems (RRTS), the current Retained Earnings is $-798 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Business Description

Address 1431 Opus Place, Suite 530, Downers Grove, IL, USA, 60515
Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc is a Less-than-Truckload (LTL) freight services provider in the United States. Its services involve the pickup, consolidation, linehaul, deconsolidation, and delivery of LTL shipments.
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