Asian Television Network International (TSXV:SAT) Retained Earnings: C$-10.08 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Asian Television Network International Retained Earnings?

Asian Television Network International TSXV:SAT Retained Earnings is C$-10.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Asian Television Network International's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$-10.08 Mil.

Asian Television Network International's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2025 (C$-9.15 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (C$-9.58 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2025 (C$-9.58 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$-10.08 Mil).

Asian Television Network International's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 (C$-6.00 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$-8.47 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (C$-8.47 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$-10.08 Mil).

Asian Television Network International  (TSXV:SAT) 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.

Asian Television Network International Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Asian Television Network International Retained Earnings Chart

Asian Television Network International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
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Asian Television Network International Quarterly Data
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Asian Television Network International 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 C$-10.08 Mil mean?
Asian Television Network International (TSXV:SAT) has a Retained Earnings of C$-10.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Asian Television Network International and its competitors.
Is Asian Television Network International's Retained Earnings too high?
Asian Television Network International's current Retained Earnings is C$-10.08 Mil.
How does Asian Television Network International's Retained Earnings compare to NXST?
Asian Television Network International's Retained Earnings of C$-10.08 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 Asian Television Network International and its competitors. Asian Television Network International's current Retained Earnings is C$-10.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asian Television Network International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asian Television Network International (TSXV:SAT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.09, compared to a current price of C$0.05 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is C$-10.08 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 Asian Television Network International (TSXV:SAT), the current Retained Earnings is C$-10.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

Asian Television Network International Business Description

Address 330 Cochrane Drive, Markham, ON, CAN, L3R 8E4
Asian Television Network International Ltd is a Canadian-based company. Its activities consist of providing specialty, pay television broadcasting, and television broadcasting advertising for the South Asian community in Canada. It derives revenue from Subscriptions, Advertising, Programming, and Finance income.