NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Retained Earnings : MWK0.00 Mil (As of . 20)

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What is NICO Holdings Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. NICO Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in . 20 was MWK0.00 Mil.

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NICO Holdings 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.

NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) 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.

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NICO Holdings PLC is a Malawi based financial service company that operates in diversified business. The company operates in segments including Life Insurance and Pension, General Insurance, Banking, Investment Holding, Asset Management and Information Technology. Its general insurance segment offers personal and commercial insurance covering motor vehicle, building, and road construction, liability, engineering, professional indemnity, marine hull & cargo, fire, and personal accident throughout Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. While life insurance and pension products including Endowment Assurance are offered in Malawi and Mozambique. Majority of the revenue is earned from the Insurance sector. while its Asset Management and Banking segments are only operated in Malawi.

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