Solutiance AG (XTER:SLSA) Retained Earnings : €-8.63 Mil (As of Dec. 2020)

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What is Solutiance AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Solutiance AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2020 was €-8.63 Mil.

Solutiance AG's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2018 (€-5.37 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (€-7.42 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2019 (€-7.42 Mil) to Dec. 2020 (€-8.63 Mil).

Solutiance AG's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2018 (€-5.37 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (€-7.42 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2019 (€-7.42 Mil) to Dec. 2020 (€-8.63 Mil).

Solutiance AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Solutiance AG Retained Earnings Chart

Solutiance AG Annual Data

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Dec20

Retained Earnings

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-2.58

-3.51

-5.37

-7.42

-8.63

Solutiance AG Semi-Annual Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial			-2.58	-3.51	-5.37	-7.42	-8.63

Solutiance 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.

Solutiance AG (XTER:SLSA) 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.

Solutiance AG (XTER:SLSA) Business Description

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Wetzlarer Strasse 50, Potsdam, BB, DEU, 14482

Website

https://www.solutiance.com

Solutiance AG is a Germany based solution provider with a focus on maintenance and servicing applications. It offers, develops, and installs electronically controlled leak detection systems to monitor the waterproofing or lining membranes on commercial and civil projects. Its solutions include TrackLean, Facility scanner. Its systems are used in landfills, septic tanks, tunnels and flat roofs.

Executives

Uwe Brodtmann

Board of Directors

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