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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Smart Share Global's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $-1,273.3 Mil.
Smart Share Global's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2024 ($-1,271.4 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($-1,306.1 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2024 ($-1,306.1 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,273.3 Mil).
Smart Share Global's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2022 ($-1,336.7 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($-1,296.4 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($-1,296.4 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-1,273.3 Mil).
Smart Share Global (NAS:EM) 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.
Smart Share Global Retained Earnings Historical Data
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* 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 $-1,273.3 Mil mean?
Smart Share Global (EM) has a Retained Earnings of $-1,273.3 Mil as of Dec. 2024. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Smart Share Global and its competitors.
Is Smart Share Global's Retained Earnings too high?
Smart Share Global's current Retained Earnings is $-1,273.3 Mil. Overall, Smart Share Global has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smart Share Global's Retained Earnings compare to WW and MED?
Smart Share Global's Retained Earnings of $-1,273.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Personal 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 Personal Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Personal 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 Smart Share Global and its competitors. Smart Share Global's current Retained Earnings is $-1,273.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smart Share Global stock overvalued right now?
Smart Share Global (EM) has a current Retained Earnings of $-1,273.3 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-1,273.3 Mil. Smart Share Global's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Smart Share Global (EM), the current Retained Earnings is $-1,273.3 Mil as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Smart Share Global Ltd is a consumer tech company providing mobile device charging services through an extensive online and offline network in China. It provides service through power banks, placed in POIs operated by location partners, such as entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, transportation hubs, and public spaces. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the PRC. The company has two segments, the mobile device charging segment and the PV business segment. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the mobile device charging segment.
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