Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) Retained Earnings : A$-29.25 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Metals Australia Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Metals Australia's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was A$-29.25 Mil.

Metals Australia's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 (A$-30.09 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-29.03 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 (A$-29.03 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (A$-29.25 Mil).

Metals Australia's annual retained earnings declined from Jun. 2022 (A$-29.25 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (A$-30.01 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 (A$-30.01 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (A$-29.03 Mil).

Metals Australia Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Metals Australia Retained Earnings Chart

Metals Australia Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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-26.56

-27.04

-29.25

-30.01

-29.03

Metals Australia Semi-Annual Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-29.56	-30.01	-30.09	-29.03	-29.25

Metals Australia 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.

Metals Australia (ASX:MLS) 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.

Metals Australia Business Description

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8 Parliament Place, Level 1, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005

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https://www.metalsaustralia.com.au

Metals Australia Ltd is engaged in the exploration of mineral deposits in Australia and Africa. It explores Manindi Lithium, base metals, and gold. The company holds interests in the Manindi Zinc Project, Quebec Lithium Project, Lac Rainy Nord Graphite Project, and others. Its geographical segment includes Australia and Canada.

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