Saras SpA (Saras SpA) Retained Earnings : $84 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Saras SpA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Saras SpA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was $84 Mil.

Saras SpA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 ($292 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($342 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 ($342 Mil) to Mar. 2024 ($84 Mil).

Saras SpA's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($11 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($442 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 ($442 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($342 Mil).

Saras SpA Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Saras SpA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Saras SpA Retained Earnings Chart

Saras SpA Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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29.06

-335.18

10.55

441.65

342.35

Saras SpA 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															148.92	132.53	291.95	342.35	84.18

Saras SpA 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.

Saras SpA (OTCPK:SAAFF) 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.

Saras SpA (Saras SpA) Business Description

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Address

S.S. 195 Sulcitana, Km 19, Cagliari, Sarroch, ITA, 09018

Website

https://www.saras.it

Saras SpA is a processor of crude oil and marketer and distributor of petroleum byproducts. Refining operations are conducted at facilities located near the Mediterranean Sea. Majority of the refineries production is medium and light distillates with low environmental impact (mainly diesel and gasoline). Under Saras Trading, the company purchases crude oils and other feedstock for the refinery, sells the refined oil, and participates in third party trading. Products sold and distributed by Saras and its subsidiaries include diesel, gasoline, heating oil, liquefied petroleum gas, naphtha, and aviation fuel. Products are sold primarily on Spanish and Italian markets. Additional services include wind farm operations, and engineering and scientific research services.