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Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Retained Earnings : €39.0 Mil (As of Sep. 2023)


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What is Kps AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kps AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2023 was €39.0 Mil.

Kps AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2022 (€44.0 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (€46.6 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2023 (€46.6 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (€39.0 Mil).

Kps AG's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2021 (€41.6 Mil) to Sep. 2022 (€44.0 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2022 (€44.0 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (€39.0 Mil).


Kps AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Kps AG Retained Earnings Chart

Kps AG Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 37.42 39.20 41.57 44.01 39.02

Kps AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar14 Sep14 Mar15 Sep15 Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23
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 41.57 46.64 44.01 46.61 39.02

Kps AG 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.


Kps AG  (FRA:KSC) 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.


Kps AG (FRA:KSC) Business Description

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Kps AG is a German-based company holding and consulting information technology company providing business transformation and process optimization services. Its operating segments include Management consulting / Transformation Consulting, System Integration, and Products /Licenses. The majority of its revenue comes from the Management consulting segment, which includes providing support for customers and developing concepts and solutions taking into account process, logistic, financial, and systems integration. The company carries its operations in Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, United Kingdom, Benelux, Spain, and others.

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