Discontinued — last reported Q1 '18
Consolidation · Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Reportable Legal Entities — Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2018Apr 26, 2018
Rolls up toRetained Earnings
How to read this metric
An increase suggests profitable operations over time, while a decrease or negative balance indicates cumulative losses or significant dividend payouts.
Detailed definition
Represents the cumulative net income or loss of the legal entity that has been retained in the business rather than dist...
Peer comparison
Standard across all public companies as Retained Earnings; peers typically show positive balances for mature entities.
Metric ID:
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reportable legal entities — retained earnings accumulated deficit mean?
- The total historical net earnings or losses retained by the legal entity.