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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was ₽-227,129 Mil.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2023 (₽-314,870 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (₽-325,714 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2023 (₽-325,714 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₽-227,129 Mil).
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2021 (₽-167,906 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (₽-218,267 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2022 (₽-218,267 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₽-227,129 Mil).
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.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC 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.
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 ₽-227,129 Mil mean?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC (MIC:AFLT) has a Retained Earnings of ₽-227,129 Mil as of Dec. 2023. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC and its competitors.
Is Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's Retained Earnings too high?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's current Retained Earnings is ₽-227,129 Mil. Overall, Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's Retained Earnings compare to DAL and UAL?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's Retained Earnings of ₽-227,129 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC and its competitors. Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's current Retained Earnings is ₽-227,129 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC (MIC:AFLT) has a current Retained Earnings of ₽-227,129 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is ₽-227,129 Mil. Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 17/100. 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 Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC (MIC:AFLT), the current Retained Earnings is ₽-227,129 Mil as of Dec. 2023. 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.
Aeroflot Russian Airlines PJSC is Russia's airline group, and accounts for approximately one third of Russia's air-travel market. It provides scheduled and chartered flights. Passengers may buy tickets through websites, online booking systems, sales offices, and authorized agents. Domestic routes throughout Russia comprise the majority of total passengers. Additionally, it provides international routes to many different regions. The company's lone operating segment is Air Transportation. Outside of Russia, Europe books the next-highest number of passengers at around one fifth the total amount. The Russian Federation owns roughly half of the company.
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