SOPV (Solar Park Initiatives) Retained Earnings: $-1.98 Mil (As of Jun. 2011)

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What is Solar Park Initiatives Retained Earnings?

Solar Park Initiatives SOPV -90.00% Retained Earnings is $-1.98 Mil as of Jun. 2011.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Solar Park Initiatives's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2011 was $-1.98 Mil.

Solar Park Initiatives's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2010 ($-1.39 Mil) to Mar. 2011 ($-1.62 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2011 ($-1.62 Mil) to Jun. 2011 ($-1.98 Mil).

Solar Park Initiatives's annual retained earnings declined from Sep. 2008 ($-0.01 Mil) to Sep. 2009 ($-0.11 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2009 ($-0.11 Mil) to Sep. 2010 ($-1.15 Mil).

Solar Park Initiatives  (OTCPK:SOPV) 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.

Solar Park Initiatives Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Solar Park Initiatives Retained Earnings Chart

Solar Park Initiatives Annual Data
Trend Sep08 Sep09 Sep10
Retained Earnings
-0.01 -0.11 -1.15

Solar Park Initiatives Quarterly Data
Jun08 Sep08 Dec08 Mar09 Jun09 Sep09 Dec09 Mar10 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -1.15 -1.39 -1.62 -1.98

Solar Park Initiatives 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 $-1.98 Mil mean?
Solar Park Initiatives (SOPV) has a Retained Earnings of $-1.98 Mil as of Jun. 2011. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Solar Park Initiatives and its competitors.
Is Solar Park Initiatives' Retained Earnings too high?
Solar Park Initiatives' current Retained Earnings is $-1.98 Mil.
How does Solar Park Initiatives' Retained Earnings compare to ABCE and LIBE?
Solar Park Initiatives' Retained Earnings of $-1.98 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors 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 Semiconductors company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Semiconductors 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 Solar Park Initiatives and its competitors. Solar Park Initiatives's current Retained Earnings is $-1.98 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solar Park Initiatives stock overvalued right now?
Solar Park Initiatives (SOPV) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1.98 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1.98 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 Solar Park Initiatives (SOPV), the current Retained Earnings is $-1.98 Mil as of Jun. 2011. 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.

Solar Park Initiatives Business Description

Address 2500 Regency Parkway, Suite 200, Cary, NC, USA, 27518
Solar Park Initiatives Inc is a professional services and engineering firm providing renewable energy through photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies.