Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R) Retained Earnings: ฿-171.63 Mil (As of Mar. 2021)


What is Yong Thai PCL Retained Earnings?

Yong Thai PCL BKK:YCI-R 4 Retained Earnings is ฿-171.63 Mil as of Mar. 2021. GuruFocus rates BKK:YCI-R with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Yong Thai PCL's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2021 was ฿-171.63 Mil.

Yong Thai PCL's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2020 (฿-176.33 Mil) to Dec. 2020 (฿-177.70 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2020 (฿-177.70 Mil) to Mar. 2021 (฿-171.63 Mil).

Yong Thai PCL's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2017 (฿-101.56 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (฿-116.40 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2018 (฿-116.40 Mil) to Dec. 2019 (฿-162.87 Mil).

Yong Thai PCL  (BKK:YCI-R) 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.

Yong Thai PCL Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Yong Thai PCL's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Yong Thai PCL Retained Earnings Chart

Yong Thai PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19
Retained Earnings
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Yong Thai PCL Quarterly Data
Jun16 Sep16 Dec16 Mar17 Jun17 Sep17 Dec17 Mar18 Jun18 Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21
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Yong Thai PCL 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of ฿-171.63 Mil mean?
Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R) has a Retained Earnings of ฿-171.63 Mil as of Mar. 2021. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Yong Thai PCL and its competitors.
Is Yong Thai PCL's Retained Earnings too high?
Yong Thai PCL's current Retained Earnings is ฿-171.63 Mil. Overall, Yong Thai PCL has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yong Thai PCL's Retained Earnings compare to APD and DD?
Yong Thai PCL's Retained Earnings of ฿-171.63 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Chemicals company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Yong Thai PCL and its competitors. Yong Thai PCL's current Retained Earnings is ฿-171.63 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yong Thai PCL stock overvalued right now?
Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R) has a current Retained Earnings of ฿-171.63 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is ฿-171.63 Mil. Yong Thai PCL's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Yong Thai PCL (BKK:YCI-R), the current Retained Earnings is ฿-171.63 Mil as of Mar. 2021. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Yong Thai PCL Business Description

Address South Sathorn Road, No. 1 Empire Tower, 27th Floor, Room 2701-3, 2712-14, Yannawa Sub District, Sathorn District, Bangkok, THA, 10120
Yong Thai PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the production of industrial chemicals. It has a single reportable segment which is the Business concerning zirconium production. Its business operation is located in Thailand. The products offered by the company include Zirconium Silicate, Zircon Flour, Zircon Sand, Liquid Acid, Sulphur, and Aluminium Hydroxide.