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Forval (TSE:8275) Retained Earnings : 円8,950 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Forval Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Forval's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 円8,950 Mil.

Forval's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (円7,967 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (円8,656 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (円8,656 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円8,950 Mil).

Forval's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2021 (円6,328 Mil) to Mar. 2022 (円7,395 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2022 (円7,395 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (円8,408 Mil).


Forval Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Forval Retained Earnings Chart

Forval Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,138.54 5,578.83 6,327.64 7,394.97 8,407.91

Forval Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 7,331.72 8,407.91 7,967.41 8,656.31 8,949.76

Forval 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.


Forval  (TSE:8275) 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.


Forval (TSE:8275) Business Description

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Forval Corp is engaged in information communication and management consulting businesses. The company provides consulting services for IP integration system, information security, web construction, overseas expansion services, business succession, among others.

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