SCST (Suncast Solar Energy) Retained Earnings: $-30.75 Mil (As of Dec. 2008)


What is Suncast Solar Energy Retained Earnings?

Suncast Solar Energy SCST Retained Earnings is $-30.75 Mil as of Dec. 2008.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Suncast Solar Energy's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2008 was $-30.75 Mil.

Suncast Solar Energy's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2008 ($-31.13 Mil) to Sep. 2008 ($-31.37 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2008 ($-31.37 Mil) to Dec. 2008 ($-30.75 Mil).

Suncast Solar Energy's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2006 ($-35.37 Mil) to Dec. 2007 ($-30.90 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2007 ($-30.90 Mil) to Dec. 2008 ($-30.75 Mil).

Suncast Solar Energy  (OTCPK:SCST) 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.

Suncast Solar Energy Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Suncast Solar Energy's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Suncast Solar Energy Retained Earnings Chart

Suncast Solar Energy Annual Data
Trend Jun99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07 Dec08
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.14 -35.28 -35.37 -30.90 -30.75

Suncast Solar Energy Quarterly Data
Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08 Jun08 Sep08 Dec08
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 -30.90 -31.04 -31.13 -31.37 -30.75

Suncast Solar Energy 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 $-30.75 Mil mean?
Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a Retained Earnings of $-30.75 Mil as of Dec. 2008. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Suncast Solar Energy and its competitors.
Is Suncast Solar Energy's Retained Earnings too high?
Suncast Solar Energy's current Retained Earnings is $-30.75 Mil.
How does Suncast Solar Energy's Retained Earnings compare to ECEZ and CESX?
Suncast Solar Energy's Retained Earnings of $-30.75 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management 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 Waste Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Waste Management 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 Suncast Solar Energy and its competitors. Suncast Solar Energy's current Retained Earnings is $-30.75 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suncast Solar Energy stock overvalued right now?
Suncast Solar Energy (SCST) has a current Retained Earnings of $-30.75 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-30.75 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 Suncast Solar Energy (SCST), the current Retained Earnings is $-30.75 Mil as of Dec. 2008. 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.

Suncast Solar Energy Business Description

Address 1550 Larimer Street, 306, Denver, CO, USA, 80202
Suncast Solar Energy Inc provides environmental testing and other services within the United States.