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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. NTT DOCOMO's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2020 was ARS3,054,513.03 Mil.
NTT DOCOMO's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2020 (ARS2,560,219.04 Mil) to Jun. 2020 (ARS2,633,479.66 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2020 (ARS2,633,479.66 Mil) to Sep. 2020 (ARS3,054,513.03 Mil).
NTT DOCOMO's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2018 (ARS932,595.87 Mil) to Mar. 2019 (ARS1,463,266.67 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2019 (ARS1,463,266.67 Mil) to Mar. 2020 (ARS2,560,219.04 Mil).
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.
NTT DOCOMO Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NTT DOCOMO's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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.
What does a Retained Earnings of ARS3,054,513.03 Mil mean?
NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) has a Retained Earnings of ARS3,054,513.03 Mil as of Sep. 2020. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on NTT DOCOMO and its competitors.
Is NTT DOCOMO's Retained Earnings too high?
NTT DOCOMO's current Retained Earnings is ARS3,054,513.03 Mil. Overall, NTT DOCOMO has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NTT DOCOMO's Retained Earnings compare to VZ and T?
NTT DOCOMO's Retained Earnings of ARS3,054,513.03 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services 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 Telecommunication Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Telecommunication Services 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 NTT DOCOMO and its competitors. NTT DOCOMO's current Retained Earnings is ARS3,054,513.03 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NTT DOCOMO stock overvalued right now?
NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM) has a current Retained Earnings of ARS3,054,513.03 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is ARS3,054,513.03 Mil. NTT DOCOMO's overall GF Score™ is 10/100 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 NTT DOCOMO (BUE:DCM), the current Retained Earnings is ARS3,054,513.03 Mil as of Sep. 2020. 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.
NTT DoCoMo is Japan's largest wireless telephone operator. It has 78 million subscribers, leading to its market share of approximately 44%. The firm has been a technological leader, introducing wireless Internet access through its i-mode service in 1999, along with the ability to use a handset like a credit card. NTT DoCoMo also owns minority stakes in Philippine Long Distance Telephone, Hutchison Telecom Hong Kong Holdings, and other smaller phone companies. The firm's objective is to have the highest-quality network and customer service in Japan.
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