BYD Co (BYD Co) Retained Earnings : $9,401 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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What is BYD Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. BYD Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $9,401 Mil.

BYD Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 ($6,783 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($8,083 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($8,083 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($9,401 Mil).

BYD Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($4,154 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($5,873 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($5,873 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($9,401 Mil).

BYD Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for BYD Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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BYD Co Retained Earnings Chart

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Retained Earnings

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3,002.16

3,739.94

4,153.66

5,872.78

9,400.85

BYD Co Quarterly Data
	Mar19	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															5,872.78	6,540.99	6,782.59	8,082.55	9,400.85

BYD Co 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.

BYD Co (OTCPK:BYDDF) 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.

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Founded in 1995, BYD is a leading Chinese manufacturer in the design, development, and production of new energy vehicles, or NEVs. In March 2022, the firm discontinued production of internal combustion engine, or ICE, vehicles. Its products primarily target the growing midpriced mass-market segment in China's passenger vehicle market. The company sold more than 1.8 million passenger NEVs in 2022, accounting for about 28% of the Chinese passenger NEV market. Besides automobile production, the company is also engaged in handset components and assembly services, as well as the rechargeable battery and photovoltaics business. After more than 25 years of development, the company has established over 30 industrial parks worldwide.