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CLK Holding AS (IST:CLKHO) Retained Earnings : ₺2.13 Mil (As of Jun. 2013)


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What is CLK Holding AS Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CLK Holding AS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2013 was ₺2.13 Mil.

CLK Holding AS's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2012 (₺4.28 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (₺5.62 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2013 (₺5.62 Mil) to Jun. 2013 (₺2.13 Mil).

CLK Holding AS's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2010 (₺0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (₺1.85 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2011 (₺1.85 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (₺4.28 Mil).


CLK Holding AS Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for CLK Holding AS's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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CLK Holding AS Retained Earnings Chart

CLK Holding AS Annual Data
Trend Dec10 Dec11 Dec12
Retained Earnings
- 1.85 4.28

CLK Holding AS Quarterly Data
Mar10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.76 1.90 4.28 5.62 2.13

CLK Holding AS 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.


CLK Holding AS  (IST:CLKHO) 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.


CLK Holding AS (IST:CLKHO) Business Description

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Pelitlikoyu Merkez Mahallesi, Beynova Sokak, No: 20 Gebze, Kocaeli, Istanbul, TUR
CLK Holding AS is a Turkey-based drilling fluids chemical supplier. The company is engaged in the trade, production, engineering, and research and development of drilling fluids. Its products include sub-groups as construction chemicals, special mortar admixtures, cement based water sealing, heat insulation adhesives, glazed tile and ceramic adhesives, joint sealants, repair mortars, floor covering and concrete admixtures.

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