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KCE Electronics PCL (BKK:KCE) Retained Earnings : ฿11,432 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is KCE Electronics PCL Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. KCE Electronics PCL's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ฿11,432 Mil.

KCE Electronics PCL's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (฿10,438 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (฿10,917 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (฿10,917 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (฿11,432 Mil).

KCE Electronics PCL's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (฿10,621 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (฿10,616 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (฿10,616 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (฿10,917 Mil).


KCE Electronics PCL Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for KCE Electronics PCL's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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KCE Electronics PCL Retained Earnings Chart

KCE Electronics PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9,230.56 9,375.03 10,620.72 10,615.58 10,916.66

KCE Electronics PCL Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10,961.05 10,627.98 10,438.26 10,916.66 11,432.04

KCE Electronics PCL 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.


KCE Electronics PCL  (BKK:KCE) 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.


KCE Electronics PCL (BKK:KCE) Business Description

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No. 72-72/1-3 Soi Chalongkrung 31, Kwang Lumplatew, Khet Lat Krabang, Bangkok, THA, 10520
KCE Electronics PCL and its subsidiaries manufacture and distribute printed circuit boards. The company is based in Thailand but earns most of its revenue internationally. The company manufactures printed circuit boards that are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, computer, industrial, and telecommunications systems. The company also manufactures and distributes chemicals and laminate products. The majority of the company's revenue is earned in Europe.

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