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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 was Rp-3,008,693 Mil.
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2018 (Rp-2,974,953 Mil) to Jun. 2019 (Rp-2,991,325 Mil) and
declined
from Jun. 2019 (Rp-2,991,325 Mil) to Sep. 2019 (Rp-3,008,693 Mil).
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2016 (Rp792 Mil) to Dec. 2017 (Rp-2,850,185 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2017 (Rp-2,850,185 Mil) to Dec. 2018 (Rp-2,974,953 Mil).
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk (ISX:KBRI) 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.
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk Retained Earnings Chart
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk Annual Data
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of Rp-3,008,693 Mil mean?
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk (ISX:KBRI) has a Retained Earnings of Rp-3,008,693 Mil as of Sep. 2019. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk and its competitors.
Is PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's Retained Earnings too high?
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's current Retained Earnings is Rp-3,008,693 Mil. Overall, PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's Retained Earnings of Rp-3,008,693 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products 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 Forest Products company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Forest Products 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 PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk and its competitors. PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's current Retained Earnings is Rp-3,008,693 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk stock overvalued right now?
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk (ISX:KBRI) has a current Retained Earnings of Rp-3,008,693 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is Rp-3,008,693 Mil. PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk's overall GF Score™ is 4/100. 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 PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk (ISX:KBRI), the current Retained Earnings is Rp-3,008,693 Mil as of Sep. 2019. 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.
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk Business Description
AddressJalan Letjen. TB. Simatupang no.1, Gedung Antam Office Park, Tower B Lantai 11, RT. 010/04 Tanjung Barat - Jagakarsa, Jakarta Selatan, IDN, 12530
PT Kertas Basuki Rachmat Indonesia Tbk manufactures a wide range of paper products for office and consumer use. It has produced various papers for offices and general needs such as intermediate liner, wrapping, back kraft and Uncoated Wood Free Paper. The firm also offers culture papers, writing papers, printing papers, and wrapping papers. Its products are in the form of sheets, plano size, and rolls. The firm mainly operates in Indonesia.
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