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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Tel Instrument Electronics's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $-7.24 Mil.
Tel Instrument Electronics's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2024 ($-5.97 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-6.78 Mil) and
declined
from Sep. 2024 ($-6.78 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-7.24 Mil).
Tel Instrument Electronics's annual retained earnings
declined
from Mar. 2022 ($-5.96 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-6.35 Mil) but then
increased
from Mar. 2023 ($-6.35 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($-6.01 Mil).
Tel Instrument Electronics (OTCPK:TIKK) 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.
Tel Instrument Electronics Retained Earnings Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Tel Instrument Electronics Retained Earnings Chart
Tel Instrument Electronics 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.
Tel Instrument Electronics (TIKK) has a Retained Earnings of $-7.24 Mil as of Dec. 2024. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Tel Instrument Electronics and its competitors.
Is Tel Instrument Electronics' Retained Earnings too high?
Tel Instrument Electronics' current Retained Earnings is $-7.24 Mil. Overall, Tel Instrument Electronics has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tel Instrument Electronics' Retained Earnings compare to BLIS and HWKE?
Tel Instrument Electronics' Retained Earnings of $-7.24 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Aerospace & Defense 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 Tel Instrument Electronics and its competitors. Tel Instrument Electronics's current Retained Earnings is $-7.24 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tel Instrument Electronics stock overvalued right now?
Tel Instrument Electronics (TIKK) has a current Retained Earnings of $-7.24 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-7.24 Mil. Tel Instrument Electronics' overall GF Score™ is 65/100. 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 Tel Instrument Electronics (TIKK), the current Retained Earnings is $-7.24 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Tel Instrument Electronics Corp is a designer and manufacturer of avionics test and measurement solutions for commercial air transport, general aviation, and government, military aerospace, and defense markets. It designs, manufactures, and sells instruments to test and measure, and calibrates and repairs airborne navigation and communication equipment. The company's reportable segments are Avionics government and Avionics commercial. The Avionics government segment, which derives key revenue, consists of the design, manufacture, and sale of test equipment to the U.S. and foreign governments and militaries. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from the United States and the rest from international markets.
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