SCDA (B- Scada) Retained Earnings: $-6.20 Mil (As of Apr. 2017)


What is B- Scada Retained Earnings?

B- Scada SCDA -62.78% Retained Earnings is $-6.20 Mil as of Apr. 2017.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. B- Scada's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2017 was $-6.20 Mil.

B- Scada's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2016 ($-5.98 Mil) to Jan. 2017 ($-6.20 Mil) but then stayed the same from Jan. 2017 ($-6.20 Mil) to Apr. 2017 ($-6.20 Mil).

B- Scada's annual retained earnings declined from Oct. 2014 ($-5.27 Mil) to Oct. 2015 ($-5.67 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2015 ($-5.67 Mil) to Oct. 2016 ($-5.98 Mil).

B- Scada  (OTCPK:SCDA) 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.

B- Scada Retained Earnings Historical Data

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B- Scada Retained Earnings Chart

B- Scada Annual Data
Trend Oct07 Oct08 Oct09 Oct10 Oct11 Oct12 Oct13 Oct14 Oct15 Oct16
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.17 -6.30 -5.27 -5.67 -5.98

B- Scada Quarterly Data
Jul12 Oct12 Jan13 Apr13 Jul13 Oct13 Jan14 Apr14 Jul14 Oct14 Jan15 Apr15 Jul15 Oct15 Jan16 Apr16 Jul16 Oct16 Jan17 Apr17
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 -5.74 -5.76 -5.98 -6.20 -6.20

B- Scada 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 $-6.20 Mil mean?
B- Scada (SCDA) has a Retained Earnings of $-6.20 Mil as of Apr. 2017. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on B- Scada and its competitors.
Is B- Scada's Retained Earnings too high?
B- Scada's current Retained Earnings is $-6.20 Mil.
How does B- Scada's Retained Earnings compare to BVTK and LAAB?
B- Scada's Retained Earnings of $-6.20 Mil can be compared against companies in the Software 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 Software company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Software 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 B- Scada and its competitors. B- Scada's current Retained Earnings is $-6.20 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is B- Scada stock overvalued right now?
B- Scada (SCDA) has a current Retained Earnings of $-6.20 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-6.20 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 B- Scada (SCDA), the current Retained Earnings is $-6.20 Mil as of Apr. 2017. 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.

B- Scada Business Description

Address 104 S. Walnut Street, Unti1A, Itasca, FL, USA, 60143
B- Scada Inc is focused on the development and commercialization of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solutions tailored for small- and medium-sized business (SMB) corporate clients, as well as high net worth individuals. Agentic AI refers to autonomous AI systems capable of performing tasks, making decisions, and interacting with environments or data sources with minimal human intervention, often through multi-step reasoning and tool integration. The company designs, prototypes and deploys bespoke or proprietary agentic AI solutions. These solutions address operational inefficiencies in areas such as human resources (HR), financial planning, inventory management, and data aggregation.