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ZNWLF (Zinnwald Lithium) Retained Earnings : $-8.66 Mil (As of Jun. 2024)


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What is Zinnwald Lithium Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Zinnwald Lithium's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was $-8.66 Mil.

Zinnwald Lithium's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($-5.97 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-7.43 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 ($-7.43 Mil) to Jun. 2024 ($-8.66 Mil).

Zinnwald Lithium's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 ($-2.06 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($-4.42 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2022 ($-4.42 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-7.43 Mil).


Zinnwald Lithium Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Zinnwald Lithium Retained Earnings Chart

Zinnwald Lithium Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -2.02 -0.12 -2.06 -4.42 -7.43

Zinnwald Lithium Semi-Annual Data
Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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 -3.46 -4.42 -5.97 -7.43 -8.66

Zinnwald Lithium 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.


Zinnwald Lithium  (OTCPK:ZNWLF) 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.


Zinnwald Lithium Business Description

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29-31 Castle Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, GBR, HP13 6RU
Zinnwald Lithium PLC is a mineral exploration and development company. The company is focused on the Zinnwald Lithium Project in Germany to supply battery-grade lithium products. Also, the company holds 100% interest in the Abbeytown project. Geographically, it operates in UK, Ireland and Germany.

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