TSYI (Terra Systems) Retained Earnings: $-24.58 Mil (As of Mar. 2008)

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What is Terra Systems Retained Earnings?

Terra Systems TSYI -99.00% Retained Earnings is $-24.58 Mil as of Mar. 2008.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Terra Systems's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2008 was $-24.58 Mil.

Terra Systems's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2007 ($-22.31 Mil) to Dec. 2007 ($-24.02 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2007 ($-24.02 Mil) to Mar. 2008 ($-24.58 Mil).

Terra Systems's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2005 ($-17.78 Mil) to Dec. 2006 ($-19.19 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2006 ($-19.19 Mil) to Dec. 2007 ($-24.02 Mil).

Terra Systems  (OTCPK:TSYI) 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.

Terra Systems Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Terra Systems Retained Earnings Chart

Terra Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec99 Dec00 Dec01 Dec02 Dec03 Dec04 Dec05 Dec06 Dec07
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -10.68 -11.29 -17.78 -19.19 -24.02

Terra Systems Quarterly Data
Jun03 Sep03 Dec03 Mar04 Jun04 Sep04 Dec04 Mar05 Jun05 Sep05 Dec05 Mar06 Jun06 Sep06 Dec06 Mar07 Jun07 Sep07 Dec07 Mar08
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 -20.23 -21.71 -22.31 -24.02 -24.58

Terra Systems 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 $-24.58 Mil mean?
Terra Systems (TSYI) has a Retained Earnings of $-24.58 Mil as of Mar. 2008. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Terra Systems and its competitors.
Is Terra Systems' Retained Earnings too high?
Terra Systems' current Retained Earnings is $-24.58 Mil.
How does Terra Systems' Retained Earnings compare to CHGI?
Terra Systems' Retained Earnings of $-24.58 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products 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 Industrial Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Industrial Products 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 Terra Systems and its competitors. Terra Systems's current Retained Earnings is $-24.58 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Terra Systems stock overvalued right now?
Terra Systems (TSYI) has a current Retained Earnings of $-24.58 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-24.58 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 Terra Systems (TSYI), the current Retained Earnings is $-24.58 Mil as of Mar. 2008. 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.

Terra Systems Business Description

Address 7001 S 900 E, Suite 260, Midvale, UT, USA, 84070
Terra Systems Inc is a development stage company whose main business purpose is the development and commercialization of a pneumatic conveyance system to handle materials in a bulk state.