Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Kapsch TrafficCom AG) Retained Earnings : $-34.3 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)

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What is Kapsch TrafficCom AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was $-34.3 Mil.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2022 ($-60.4 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-79.5 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2023 ($-79.5 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($-34.3 Mil).

Kapsch TrafficCom AG's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2021 ($-46.7 Mil) to Mar. 2022 ($-52.1 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2022 ($-52.1 Mil) to Mar. 2023 ($-79.5 Mil).

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Kapsch TrafficCom AG Retained Earnings Chart

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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143.43

63.71

-46.75

-52.11

-79.45

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Semi-Annual Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-44.41	-52.11	-60.40	-79.45	-34.32

Kapsch TrafficCom AG 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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG (OTCPK:KPSHF) 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.

Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Kapsch TrafficCom AG) Business Description

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Am Europlatz 2, Vienna, AUT, 1120

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Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.