ABM Solid (WAR:ABM) Retained Earnings : zł-247.43 Mil (As of Mar. 2019)

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What is ABM Solid Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ABM Solid's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2019 was zł-247.43 Mil.

ABM Solid's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2018 (zł-238.97 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (zł-247.13 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2018 (zł-247.13 Mil) to Mar. 2019 (zł-247.43 Mil).

ABM Solid's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2016 (zł-247.54 Mil) to Dec. 2017 (zł-242.99 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2017 (zł-242.99 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (zł-247.13 Mil).

ABM Solid Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for ABM Solid's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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ABM Solid Retained Earnings Chart

ABM Solid Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-253.55

-249.25

-247.54

-242.99

-247.13

ABM Solid Quarterly Data
	Jun14	Sep14	Dec14	Mar15	Jun15	Sep15	Dec15	Mar16	Jun16	Sep16	Dec16	Mar17	Jun17	Sep17	Dec17	Mar18	Jun18	Sep18	Dec18	Mar19
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-238.41	-236.61	-238.97	-247.13	-247.43

ABM Solid 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.

ABM Solid (WAR:ABM) 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.

ABM Solid (WAR:ABM) Business Description

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ul. Bartla 3, Tarnow, POL, 33-100

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http://www.abmsolid.com.pl

ABM Solid SA is a construction company, operating in all key construction segments. It provides services from designing to completion and commissioning of the constructed object.