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Prism Resources (TSXV:PRS.H) Retained Earnings : C$-20.47 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Prism Resources Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Prism Resources's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was C$-20.47 Mil.

Prism Resources's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2024 (C$-20.41 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (C$-20.44 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2024 (C$-20.44 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (C$-20.47 Mil).

Prism Resources's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (C$-19.63 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (C$-20.27 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 (C$-20.27 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (C$-20.38 Mil).


Prism Resources Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Prism Resources's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Prism Resources Retained Earnings Chart

Prism Resources Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18.76 -19.18 -19.63 -20.27 -20.38

Prism Resources Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -20.42 -20.38 -20.41 -20.44 -20.47

Prism Resources 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.


Prism Resources  (TSXV:PRS.H) 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.


Prism Resources Business Description

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3552 West 41st Avenue, P O Box 71030, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6N 4J9
Prism Resources Inc primarily operates in the acquisition and exploration of mineral properties. Its project includes The Huampar Project is located approximately 80 km NE of Lima Peru, in the southern portion of the Central Peruvian Polymetallic Belt. Geographically, the company operates in Peru and Canada.

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