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Alfen NV (Alfen NV) Retained Earnings : $140.1 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Alfen NV Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Alfen NV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $140.1 Mil.

Alfen NV's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($103.6 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($116.8 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2023 ($116.8 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($140.1 Mil).

Alfen NV's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($49.4 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($103.6 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($103.6 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($140.1 Mil).


Alfen NV Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Alfen NV Retained Earnings Chart

Alfen NV 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 10.15 26.31 49.40 103.56 140.13

Alfen NV Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 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 49.40 72.59 103.56 116.83 140.13

Alfen NV 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.


Alfen NV  (OTCPK:ALFNF) 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.


Alfen NV (Alfen NV) Business Description

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Hefbrugweg 28, Almere, FL, NLD, 1332 AP
Alfen NV is engaged in the business of developing, producing and selling various products, systems and services related to the electricity grid. The company's business segments are Smart Grid Solutions, Energy Storage Systems, and EV Charging Equipment. The Netherlands is company's main geographic market, followed by Belgium and Finland.

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