TCHC (Tech Central) Retained Earnings: $-1.96 Mil (As of Sep. 2019)

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What is Tech Central Retained Earnings?

Tech Central TCHC -99.50% Retained Earnings is $-1.96 Mil as of Sep. 2019.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Tech Central's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was $-1.96 Mil.

Tech Central's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2019 ($-0.64 Mil) to Jun. 2019 ($-0.94 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2019 ($-0.94 Mil) to Sep. 2019 ($-1.96 Mil).

Tech Central's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 ($0.04 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-0.04 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2017 ($-0.04 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-0.64 Mil).

Tech Central  (OTCPK:TCHC) 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.

Tech Central Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Tech Central's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Tech Central Retained Earnings Chart

Tech Central Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Retained Earnings
0.04 0.04 -0.04 -0.64

Tech Central Quarterly Data
Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19
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 -0.61 -0.64 -0.64 -0.94 -1.96

Tech Central 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 $-1.96 Mil mean?
Tech Central (TCHC) has a Retained Earnings of $-1.96 Mil as of Sep. 2019. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Tech Central and its competitors.
Is Tech Central's Retained Earnings too high?
Tech Central's current Retained Earnings is $-1.96 Mil.
How does Tech Central's Retained Earnings compare to HLWD and WRIT?
Tech Central's Retained Earnings of $-1.96 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified 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 Media - Diversified company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Media - Diversified 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 Tech Central and its competitors. Tech Central's current Retained Earnings is $-1.96 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tech Central stock overvalued right now?
Tech Central (TCHC) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1.96 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1.96 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 Tech Central (TCHC), the current Retained Earnings is $-1.96 Mil as of Sep. 2019. 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.

Tech Central Business Description

Address 43537 Ridge Park Drive, Abundance Building, Temecula, CA, USA, 92590
Tech Central Inc is active in the multi-media industry in the United States. Its business involves assisting its clients in website content development, especially video shots and photography. It produces high-quality video content for corporate interviews, applications and celebrity endorsements. In addition, it offers ad copywriting and voiceovers. The company's major revenue component is the fees earned from movies and commercial video work offered to its customers in the United States.