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Computacenter (FRA:COUD) Retained Earnings : €1,209 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Computacenter Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Computacenter's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was €1,209 Mil.

Computacenter's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (€982 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (€1,169 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2023 (€1,169 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€1,209 Mil).

Computacenter's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (€897 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€982 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (€982 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€1,209 Mil).


Computacenter Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Computacenter Retained Earnings Chart

Computacenter Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 594.41 702.13 897.12 982.40 1,209.05

Computacenter Semi-Annual Data
Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 897.12 980.95 982.40 1,169.37 1,209.05

Computacenter 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.


Computacenter  (FRA:COUD) 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.


Computacenter (FRA:COUD) Business Description

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Hatfield Avenue, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, GBR, AL10 9TW
Computacenter PLC is an IT infrastructure services provider that advises organizations on IT strategy and manages customer infrastructure. The company offers user support, devices, applications, and data to support the customers through consulting, as well as the implementation and operation of networks and data center infrastructures on or off customers' premises. Computacenter operates infrastructure operation centers and group service desks across Europe, South Africa, and Asia, providing user support in multiple languages. The company's segments include the U.K., Germany, France, USA, and international, with the U.K. and Germany accounting for the majority of revenue.

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