SPOI (SPO Networks) Retained Earnings: $-16.42 Mil (As of May. 2006)

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What is SPO Networks Retained Earnings?

SPO Networks SPOI -99.67% Retained Earnings is $-16.42 Mil as of May. 2006.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SPO Networks's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in May. 2006 was $-16.42 Mil.

SPO Networks's quarterly retained earnings declined from Nov. 2005 ($-11.86 Mil) to Feb. 2006 ($-13.17 Mil) and declined from Feb. 2006 ($-13.17 Mil) to May. 2006 ($-16.42 Mil).

SPO Networks's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2002 ($-0.14 Mil) to May. 2004 ($0.00 Mil) but then declined from May. 2004 ($0.00 Mil) to May. 2005 ($-8.81 Mil).

SPO Networks  (OTCPK:SPOI) 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.

SPO Networks Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SPO Networks's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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SPO Networks Retained Earnings Chart

SPO Networks Annual Data
Trend Dec01 Dec02 May04 May05
Retained Earnings
-0.12 -0.14 0.00 -8.81

SPO Networks Quarterly Data
Dec01 Mar02 Jun02 Sep02 Dec02 Mar03 Jun03 Nov03 Feb04 May04 Aug04 Nov04 Feb05 May05 Aug05 Nov05 Feb06 May06
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 -8.81 -10.20 -11.86 -13.17 -16.42

SPO Networks 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 $-16.42 Mil mean?
SPO Networks (SPOI) has a Retained Earnings of $-16.42 Mil as of May. 2006. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on SPO Networks and its competitors.
Is SPO Networks' Retained Earnings too high?
SPO Networks' current Retained Earnings is $-16.42 Mil.
How does SPO Networks' Retained Earnings compare to GKIT and GPVRF?
SPO Networks' Retained Earnings of $-16.42 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 SPO Networks and its competitors. SPO Networks's current Retained Earnings is $-16.42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SPO Networks stock overvalued right now?
SPO Networks (SPOI) has a current Retained Earnings of $-16.42 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-16.42 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 SPO Networks (SPOI), the current Retained Earnings is $-16.42 Mil as of May. 2006. 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.

SPO Networks Business Description

Address P.O. Box 600, Farmington, AR, USA, 72730
SPO Networks Inc is engaged in exploring potential acquisitions and opportunities in diversified industries, including performing and non-performing bank loans, coffee retailing and roasting, solid waste and recycling, general contracting, construction, and demolition with special waste remediation.