Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) Retained Earnings: BAM1.00 Mil (As of Dec. 2014)


What is Meridian AD Retained Earnings?

Meridian AD XBLB:MRDN-R-A Retained Earnings is BAM1.00 Mil as of Dec. 2014.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Meridian AD's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2014 was BAM1.00 Mil.

Meridian AD's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2013 (BAM0.69 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (BAM0.95 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2013 (BAM0.95 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (BAM1.00 Mil).

Meridian AD's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2012 (BAM0.59 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (BAM0.95 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2013 (BAM0.95 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (BAM1.00 Mil).

Meridian AD  (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) 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.

Meridian AD Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Meridian AD's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Meridian AD Retained Earnings Chart

Meridian AD Annual Data
Trend Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14
Retained Earnings
0.63 0.59 0.95 1.00

Meridian AD Semi-Annual Data
Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Dec14
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 0.59 0.69 0.95 1.00

Meridian AD 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 BAM1.00 Mil mean?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a Retained Earnings of BAM1.00 Mil as of Dec. 2014. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Meridian AD and its competitors.
Is Meridian AD's Retained Earnings too high?
Meridian AD's current Retained Earnings is BAM1.00 Mil.
How does Meridian AD's Retained Earnings compare to JANL?
Meridian AD's Retained Earnings of BAM1.00 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Meridian AD and its competitors. Meridian AD's current Retained Earnings is BAM1.00 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meridian AD stock overvalued right now?
Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A) has a current Retained Earnings of BAM1.00 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is BAM1.00 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 Meridian AD (XBLB:MRDN-R-A), the current Retained Earnings is BAM1.00 Mil as of Dec. 2014. 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.

Meridian AD Business Description

Address Branka Perduva bb, Banja Luka, BIH, 78000
Meridian AD operates in the integrated shipping and logistics industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The services offered by the company include organization of transport, collective transport, customs brokerage, storage of goods, and consulting.