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Vapor Group (Vapor Group) Retained Earnings : $-9.83 Mil (As of Dec. 2017)


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What is Vapor Group Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Vapor Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2017 was $-9.83 Mil.

Vapor Group's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2017 ($-8.41 Mil) to Jun. 2017 ($-9.32 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2017 ($-9.32 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-9.83 Mil).

Vapor Group's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2016 ($-7.91 Mil) to Dec. 2017 ($-9.83 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2017 ($-9.83 Mil) to Dec. 2018 ($-13.22 Mil).

Vapor Group Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Vapor Group Retained Earnings Chart

Vapor Group Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.52 -5.46 -7.91 -9.83 -13.22

Vapor Group Quarterly Data
Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14 Dec14 Jun15 Sep15 Dec15 Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Dec17 Dec18
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 -7.91 -8.41 -9.32 -9.83 -13.22

Vapor 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.

Vapor Group  (OTCPK:VPOR) 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.

Vapor Group (Vapor Group) Business Description

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Address
2260 West 80th Street, Suite 6, Hialeah, FL, USA, 33016
Website
http://www.vaporgroup.com
Vapor Group Inc is engaged in designing, manufacturing, and marketing of vaporizers and electronic cigarettes and e-liquids. The company also markets consumer products including the Whizboard brand of scooters and Hoverkart accessories sold by Smart Wheels. Its products are marketed under the Vapor Group, Total Vapor, Vapor 123, and The Vapor Products brands. All products are sold nationwide through distributors and directly to consumers through company-owned websites.