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GSE Co (XKRX:053050) Retained Earnings : ₩45,017 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is GSE Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. GSE Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was ₩45,017 Mil.

GSE Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (₩45,232 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (₩44,256 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 (₩44,256 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₩45,017 Mil).

GSE Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (₩35,642 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (₩41,028 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (₩41,028 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₩45,017 Mil).


GSE Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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GSE Co Retained Earnings Chart

GSE Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 28,004.28 32,503.95 35,641.58 41,028.34 45,016.93

GSE Co 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 41,028.34 43,321.49 45,232.07 44,255.97 45,016.93

GSE 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.


GSE Co  (XKRX:053050) 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.


GSE Co (XKRX:053050) Business Description

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412-30, Gum-dongno, Sacheon-eup, Gyeongsangnam-do, Sacheon-si, KOR, 151-706
GSE Co Ltd is a Korea based company engaged in the city gas supply business. The business includes the supply of natural gas as a raw material and supply of city gas to the demander. It supplies city gas such as Liquefied natural gas (LNG).

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