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Richard Pierismpany (COL:RICH.N0000) Retained Earnings : රු0 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Richard Pierismpany Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Richard Pierismpany's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was රු0 Mil.


Richard Pierismpany Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Richard Pierismpany's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Richard Pierismpany Retained Earnings Chart

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Richard Pierismpany 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.


Richard Pierismpany  (COL:RICH.N0000) 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.


Richard Pierismpany Business Description

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Number 310, High Level Road, Nawinna, Maharagama, LKA
Richard Pieris & Company PLC is a conglomerate that operates in various sectors including Rubber, Tyre, Plastic and furniture, Retail, Financial and Other Services, and Plantations. The company derives the majority of the revenue from a Retail segment that is involved in the sale of fast moving consumer goods, household goods, furniture and electronic goods and provides value-added services, such as bank service points, ATMs, credit card and mobile bill payment facilities. It operates a chain of Arpico Supercentres/Superstores, showrooms, and Arpico Daily Outlets. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Sri Lanka.

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