SPLTF (SpotLite360 IOT Solutions) Retained Earnings: $-14.09 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Retained Earnings?

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions SPLTF -100.00% Retained Earnings is $-14.09 Mil as of Sep. 2023.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SpotLite360 IOT Solutions's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-14.09 Mil.

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2023 ($-13.58 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($-14.21 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($-14.21 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-14.09 Mil).

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2020 ($-0.92 Mil) to Dec. 2021 ($-4.05 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2021 ($-4.05 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-14.19 Mil).

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions  (OTCPK:SPLTF) 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.

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SpotLite360 IOT Solutions's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Retained Earnings Chart

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
-0.92 -4.05 -14.19

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23
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 -6.16 -14.19 -13.58 -14.21 -14.09

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions 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 $-14.09 Mil mean?
SpotLite360 IOT Solutions (SPLTF) has a Retained Earnings of $-14.09 Mil as of Sep. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on SpotLite360 IOT Solutions and its competitors.
Is SpotLite360 IOT Solutions' Retained Earnings too high?
SpotLite360 IOT Solutions' current Retained Earnings is $-14.09 Mil.
How does SpotLite360 IOT Solutions' Retained Earnings compare to GEHC and VEEV?
SpotLite360 IOT Solutions' Retained Earnings of $-14.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Healthcare Providers & 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Healthcare Providers & 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 SpotLite360 IOT Solutions and its competitors. SpotLite360 IOT Solutions's current Retained Earnings is $-14.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SpotLite360 IOT Solutions stock overvalued right now?
SpotLite360 IOT Solutions (SPLTF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-14.09 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-14.09 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 SpotLite360 IOT Solutions (SPLTF), the current Retained Earnings is $-14.09 Mil as of Sep. 2023. 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.

SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Business Description

Address 789 West Pender Street, Suite 810, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 1H2
SpotLite360 IOT Solutions Inc is a supply chain and healthcare company focused on the delivery of a SaaS-based supply chain execution and sustainability platform for enterprise customers in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and agricultural industries. Its Spotlite360 Software meets the customer needs for supply chain execution, tracing, tracking, and sustainability.