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North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) Retained Earnings : NT$303 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is North-Star International Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. North-Star International Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was NT$303 Mil.

North-Star International Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (NT$240 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (NT$300 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (NT$300 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (NT$303 Mil).

North-Star International Co's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (NT$319 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (NT$302 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (NT$302 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (NT$303 Mil).


North-Star International Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for North-Star International Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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North-Star International Co Retained Earnings Chart

North-Star International Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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North-Star International Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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North-Star International 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.


North-Star International Co  (ROCO:8927) 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.


North-Star International Co (ROCO:8927) Business Description

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No. 137, Xinhai Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City, TWN, 220
North-Star International Co Ltd has mainly engaged in the operation of petrol filling stations and the retail business of gasoline products in Taiwan. It provides petroleum and diesel and is also involved in the provision of cleaning services for cars, the sale of spare parts, and simple vehicle repair services. It also diversified its operation of the Group, the Group has been expanding into hotels, real estate development, and sale as well as renewable energy development services. It has three reportable segments: gasoline sales, restaurant, travel service, and optoelectronics business. It generates the majority of its revenue from gasoline sales.

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