gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) Retained Earnings: CHF94.80 Mil (As of Dec. 2019)


What is gategroup Holding AG Retained Earnings?

gategroup Holding AG XSWX:GATE Retained Earnings is CHF94.80 Mil as of Dec. 2019. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. gategroup Holding AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2019 was CHF94.80 Mil.

gategroup Holding AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2017 (CHF222.90 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (CHF260.90 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2018 (CHF260.90 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (CHF94.80 Mil).

gategroup Holding AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2017 (CHF222.90 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (CHF260.90 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2018 (CHF260.90 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (CHF94.80 Mil).

gategroup Holding AG  (XSWX:GATE) 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.

gategroup Holding AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for gategroup Holding AG's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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gategroup Holding AG Retained Earnings Chart

gategroup Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 90.40 119.90 222.90 260.90 94.80

gategroup Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 90.40 119.90 222.90 260.90 94.80

gategroup Holding AG 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of CHF94.80 Mil mean?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a Retained Earnings of CHF94.80 Mil as of Dec. 2019. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on gategroup Holding AG and its competitors.
Is gategroup Holding AG's Retained Earnings too high?
gategroup Holding AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF94.80 Mil.
How does gategroup Holding AG's Retained Earnings compare to CAAP and AAWW?
gategroup Holding AG's Retained Earnings of CHF94.80 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 gategroup Holding AG and its competitors. gategroup Holding AG's current Retained Earnings is CHF94.80 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is gategroup Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE) has a current Retained Earnings of CHF94.80 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is CHF94.80 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 gategroup Holding AG (XSWX:GATE), the current Retained Earnings is CHF94.80 Mil as of Dec. 2019. 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.

gategroup Holding AG Business Description

Address Sagereistrasse 20, Glattbrugg, CHE, CH-8152
gategroup Holding AG is engaged in the operation of airline catering and provision of related services in Switzerland. It provides airline catering, retail and technology services, onboard service equipment, and supply chain and logistics solutions. Its segments include EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions.