RYSMF (Royal Standard Minerals) Retained Earnings: $-39.07 Mil (As of Jan. 2018)


What is Royal Standard Minerals Retained Earnings?

Royal Standard Minerals RYSMF +2.00% Retained Earnings is $-39.07 Mil as of Jan. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Royal Standard Minerals's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2018 was $-39.07 Mil.

Royal Standard Minerals's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jan. 2016 ($-38.64 Mil) to Jan. 2017 ($-39.09 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2017 ($-39.09 Mil) to Jan. 2018 ($-39.07 Mil).

Royal Standard Minerals's annual retained earnings declined from Jan. 2016 ($-38.64 Mil) to Jan. 2017 ($-39.09 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2017 ($-39.09 Mil) to Jan. 2018 ($-39.07 Mil).

Royal Standard Minerals  (OTCPK:RYSMF) 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.

Royal Standard Minerals Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royal Standard Minerals's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Royal Standard Minerals Retained Earnings Chart

Royal Standard Minerals Annual Data
Trend Jan09 Jan10 Jan11 Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -39.98 -41.22 -38.64 -39.09 -39.07

Royal Standard Minerals Semi-Annual Data
Jan01 Jan02 Jan03 Jan04 Jan05 Jan06 Jan07 Jan08 Jan09 Jan10 Jan11 Jan12 Jan13 Jan14 Jan15 Jan16 Jan17 Jan18
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Royal Standard Minerals 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 $-39.07 Mil mean?
Royal Standard Minerals (RYSMF) has a Retained Earnings of $-39.07 Mil as of Jan. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Royal Standard Minerals and its competitors.
Is Royal Standard Minerals' Retained Earnings too high?
Royal Standard Minerals' current Retained Earnings is $-39.07 Mil.
How does Royal Standard Minerals' Retained Earnings compare to UMAX and CWNOF?
Royal Standard Minerals' Retained Earnings of $-39.07 Mil can be compared against companies in the Diversified Financial Services 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 Diversified Financial Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Diversified Financial Services 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 Royal Standard Minerals and its competitors. Royal Standard Minerals's current Retained Earnings is $-39.07 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royal Standard Minerals stock overvalued right now?
Royal Standard Minerals (RYSMF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-39.07 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-39.07 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 Royal Standard Minerals (RYSMF), the current Retained Earnings is $-39.07 Mil as of Jan. 2018. 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.

Royal Standard Minerals Business Description

Address 82 Richmond Street East, Suite 200, The Canadian Venture Building, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5C 1P1
Royal Standard Minerals Inc is focused on identifying suitable assets or businesses to acquire or merge with, with a view to maximizing value for shareholders.