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Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976) Retained Earnings : 円100,966 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Mitsubishi Pencil Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Mitsubishi Pencil Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 円100,966 Mil.

Mitsubishi Pencil Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (円96,074 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円100,018 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (円100,018 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (円100,966 Mil).

Mitsubishi Pencil Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (円87,708 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (円91,838 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (円91,838 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円100,018 Mil).


Mitsubishi Pencil Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Mitsubishi Pencil Co Retained Earnings Chart

Mitsubishi Pencil Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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Mitsubishi Pencil Co 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 93,222.00 95,262.00 96,074.00 100,018.00 100,966.00

Mitsubishi Pencil 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.


Mitsubishi Pencil Co  (TSE:7976) 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.


Mitsubishi Pencil Co (TSE:7976) Business Description

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5-23-37, Higashi-ohi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 140-8537
Mitsubishi Pencil Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes writing instruments, office supplies, and other products. The company operates in two business segments. The writing material and writing-material-related product segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of pencils, ballpoint pens, rubbers, office automation equipment, correction tapes, sharpeners, cosmetics, and other products. The other segment provides adhesive tapes and handicraft products. The Japan-based company has operations across Europe, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.

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