WESC (W&E Source) Retained Earnings: $-1.38 Mil (As of Mar. 2023)

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What is W&E Source Retained Earnings?

W&E Source WESC Retained Earnings is $-1.38 Mil as of Mar. 2023.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. W&E Source's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 was $-1.38 Mil.

W&E Source's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2022 ($-1.35 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-1.37 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-1.37 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-1.38 Mil).

W&E Source's annual retained earnings increased from Jun. 2020 ($-1.28 Mil) to Jun. 2021 ($-1.26 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2021 ($-1.26 Mil) to Jun. 2022 ($-1.33 Mil).

W&E Source  (OTCPK:WESC) 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.

W&E Source Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for W&E Source's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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W&E Source Retained Earnings Chart

W&E Source Annual Data
Trend Jun13 Jun14 Jun15 Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22
Retained Earnings
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W&E Source Quarterly Data
Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23
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 -1.29 -1.33 -1.35 -1.37 -1.38

W&E Source 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 $-1.38 Mil mean?
W&E Source (WESC) has a Retained Earnings of $-1.38 Mil as of Mar. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on W&E Source and its competitors.
Is W&E Source's Retained Earnings too high?
W&E Source's current Retained Earnings is $-1.38 Mil.
How does W&E Source's Retained Earnings compare to NNAX and LQLY?
W&E Source's Retained Earnings of $-1.38 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 W&E Source and its competitors. W&E Source's current Retained Earnings is $-1.38 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is W&E Source stock overvalued right now?
W&E Source (WESC) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1.38 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1.38 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 W&E Source (WESC), the current Retained Earnings is $-1.38 Mil as of Mar. 2023. 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.

W&E Source Business Description

Address 113 Barksdale Professional Center, Newark, DE, USA, 19711
W&E Source Corp provides air ticket reservations, hotel reservations, and other travel-related services. It is engaged in services, such as airline and cruise ticketing, customized and packaged tours, travel blogs, travel magazines, sales of travel-related merchandise, group hotel reservations, business travel arrangements, conference travel arrangements, car rental, and admission ticket sale for local tourist attractions. The company earns revenue from providing travel consulting and travel arrangement advisory services and service revenue from travel schedule arrangements and advisory.