Urban Barns Foods (Urban Barns Foods) Retained Earnings : $-6.40 Mil (As of Jan. 2016)

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What is Urban Barns Foods Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Urban Barns Foods's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2016 was $-6.40 Mil.

Urban Barns Foods's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jul. 2015 ($-5.77 Mil) to Oct. 2015 ($-7.41 Mil) but then increased from Oct. 2015 ($-7.41 Mil) to Jan. 2016 ($-6.40 Mil).

Urban Barns Foods's annual retained earnings declined from Jul. 2013 ($-2.23 Mil) to Jul. 2014 ($-4.14 Mil) and declined from Jul. 2014 ($-4.14 Mil) to Jul. 2015 ($-5.77 Mil).

Urban Barns Foods Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Urban Barns Foods's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Urban Barns Foods Retained Earnings Chart

Urban Barns Foods Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-0.17

-0.53

-2.23

-4.14

-5.77

Urban Barns Foods Quarterly Data
	Apr11	Jul11	Oct11	Jan12	Apr12	Jul12	Oct12	Jan13	Apr13	Jul13	Oct13	Jan14	Apr14	Jul14	Oct14	Jan15	Apr15	Jul15	Oct15	Jan16
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-5.25	-5.82	-5.77	-7.41	-6.40

Urban Barns Foods 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.

Urban Barns Foods (OTCPK:URBF) 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.

Urban Barns Foods (Urban Barns Foods) Business Description

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Address

13000 Chemin Bélanger, Mirabel, QC, CAN, J7J 2N8

Website

http://www.urbanbarns.net/

Urban Barns Foods Inc is a produce production company, or grower, that aims to be the supplier of choice for fresh, locally grown, Kosher-certified, organic, or high-quality fruits and vegetables for urban consumers. The company's strategy is to develop a series of urban barns that are used to grow fruits and vegetables in several urban centers, beginning with Montreal, Canada. They offer multiple varieties of lettuce, basil, and various herbs. The company derives revenue from the sale of agricultural products.

Executives

Jeremy Kendall

director

17121 MISSISSAUGA RD, BELFOUNTAIN A6 00000

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