TSGL (The Staffing Group) Retained Earnings: $-6.63 Mil (As of Dec. 2016)


What is The Staffing Group Retained Earnings?

The Staffing Group TSGL Retained Earnings is $-6.63 Mil as of Dec. 2016.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. The Staffing Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2016 was $-6.63 Mil.

The Staffing Group's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2016 ($-3.57 Mil) to Sep. 2016 ($-5.42 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2016 ($-5.42 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-6.63 Mil).

The Staffing Group's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2014 ($-2.51 Mil) to Dec. 2015 ($-2.78 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2015 ($-2.78 Mil) to Dec. 2016 ($-6.63 Mil).

The Staffing Group  (OTCPK:TSGL) 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.

The Staffing Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Staffing Group's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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The Staffing Group Retained Earnings Chart

The Staffing Group Annual Data
Trend Sep12 Sep13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16
Retained Earnings
-0.00 -0.53 -2.51 -2.78 -6.63

The Staffing Group Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Mar15 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Mar16 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16
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 -2.78 -2.86 -3.57 -5.42 -6.63

The Staffing Group 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 $-6.63 Mil mean?
The Staffing Group (TSGL) has a Retained Earnings of $-6.63 Mil as of Dec. 2016. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on The Staffing Group and its competitors.
Is The Staffing Group's Retained Earnings too high?
The Staffing Group's current Retained Earnings is $-6.63 Mil.
How does The Staffing Group's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
The Staffing Group's Retained Earnings of $-6.63 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business 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 The Staffing Group and its competitors. The Staffing Group's current Retained Earnings is $-6.63 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Staffing Group stock overvalued right now?
The Staffing Group (TSGL) has a current Retained Earnings of $-6.63 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-6.63 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 The Staffing Group (TSGL), the current Retained Earnings is $-6.63 Mil as of Dec. 2016. 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.

The Staffing Group Business Description

Address 125 Townpark Drive, Suite 300, Kennesaw, GA, USA, 30144
The Staffing Group Ltd operates as a service provider, in the business of providing temporary staffing solutions. It provides general laborers to construction, light industrial, refuse, retail, and hospitality businesses and recruit, hire, train and manage skilled workers. Further, the company is executing an aggressive buy-and-build strategy through the acquisition and integration of small to medium-sized staffing businesses. Geographically the activities are carried out through the region of US, and it derives revenue when the staffing services are rendered.