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London Security (LSE:LSC) Retained Earnings : £152.3 Mil (As of Jun. 2024)


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What is London Security Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. London Security's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2024 was £152.3 Mil.

London Security's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 (£144.6 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (£142.7 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (£142.7 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (£152.3 Mil).

London Security's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (£124.1 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (£134.7 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (£134.7 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (£142.7 Mil).


London Security Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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London Security Retained Earnings Chart

London Security Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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London Security Semi-Annual Data
Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24
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London Security 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.


London Security  (LSE:LSC) 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.


London Security Business Description

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2 Jubilee Way, Premier House, Elland, West Yorkshire, GBR, HX5 9DY
London Security PLC is an investment holding company that provides fire protection services and products. The business activity of the group functions through the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, France, Germany, Denmark, and Luxembourg. It derives revenue from the Outright sale of equipment, Maintenance, service, installation, and Equipment rental activity. The company's products are marketed under Nu-Swift, Ansul, Total; and Premier and Master brand names. The group operates in a single segment which is the provision and maintenance of fire protection and security equipment in Europe.

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