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China Feihe (China Feihe) Retained Earnings : $2,450 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is China Feihe Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. China Feihe's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $2,450 Mil.

China Feihe's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 ($2,392 Mil) to Jun. 2023 ($2,368 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2023 ($2,368 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,450 Mil).

China Feihe's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 ($2,182 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($2,392 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 ($2,392 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($2,450 Mil).


China Feihe Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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China Feihe Retained Earnings Chart

China Feihe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial - - 2,181.86 2,392.43 2,450.26

China Feihe Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 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 2,181.86 - 2,392.43 2,368.04 2,450.26

China Feihe 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.


China Feihe  (OTCPK:CFEIY) 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.


China Feihe (China Feihe) Business Description

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10 Jiuxianqiao Road, Block C, 16th Floor, Star City International Building, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100016
Feihe is the number one infant milk formula company in China, with a premium market positioning among domestic and foreign competing brands. The company utilizes the flagship Astrobaby lineup to promote its "more suitable for Chinese babies" proposition. It has a nationwide distributor network covering maternity stores, supermarkets and traditional retailers, as well as a direct sales network in e-commerce.

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