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Banco Suquia (BUE:BSUQ5) Retained Earnings : ARS-221.58 Mil (As of Sep. 2013)


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What is Banco Suquia Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Banco Suquia's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2013 was ARS-221.58 Mil.

Banco Suquia's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2013 (ARS-217.47 Mil) to Jun. 2013 (ARS-219.55 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2013 (ARS-219.55 Mil) to Sep. 2013 (ARS-221.58 Mil).

Banco Suquia's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2010 (ARS0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (ARS-213.52 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2011 (ARS-213.52 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (ARS-215.89 Mil).


Banco Suquia Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Banco Suquia's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Banco Suquia Retained Earnings Chart

Banco Suquia Annual Data
Trend Dec06 Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial - - - -213.52 -215.89

Banco Suquia Quarterly Data
Dec07 Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 106,023.04 -215.89 -217.47 -219.55 -221.58

Banco Suquia 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.


Banco Suquia  (BUE:BSUQ5) 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.


Banco Suquia (BUE:BSUQ5) Business Description

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Ayacucho 60, Cordoba, ARG
Banco Suquia SA provides financial solutions to professionals, small to medium companies, and individuals in Argentina. It offers services, such as credit cards, foreign currency transactions, electronic banking services, insurance, security boxes, credit for business marketing development, among others.

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