Proto (TSE:4298) Retained Earnings

: 円43,290 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)

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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Proto's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 円43,290 Mil.

Proto's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (円41,250 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (円42,278 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (円42,278 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円43,290 Mil).

Proto's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2021 (円32,447 Mil) to Mar. 2022 (円37,121 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2022 (円37,121 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (円40,139 Mil).

Proto Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Proto Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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24,710.00

28,647.00

32,447.00

37,121.00

40,139.00

Proto 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															39,217.00	40,139.00	41,250.00	42,278.00	43,290.00

Proto 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.

Proto (TSE:4298) 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.

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1-23-14 Aoi Building, 4th Floor, Aichi Naka-ku, Aichi Prefecture, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Nagoya, JPN, 460-0006

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http://www.proto-g.co.jp

Proto Corp provides information about new and pre-owned cars, motorcycles, and parts through magazines and the Internet. The company also provides information such as restaurants, golf courses, and ski resorts. It derives its revenue when the used car dealer advertises its advertisement, the company receives publication fees. It also gets information registration fee for Internet sites and mobile sites.

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