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National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) Retained Earnings : MWK0.00 Mil (As of . 20)


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What is National Investment Trust Retained Earnings?

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


National Investment Trust Retained Earnings Historical Data

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National Investment Trust 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.


National Investment Trust  (MSW:NITL) 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.


National Investment Trust (MSW:NITL) Business Description

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National Investment Trust PLC is a closed-end collective investment scheme company. The principal objective of the company is to provide a vehicle to facilitate broad public participation in a diverse portfolio of equity investments in Malawi. Its portfolio consists of equity investments, bonds, property and equity of property companies and money market investments. The investment portfolio is managed with a view to providing shareholders with a return by way of both annual income and capital growth. It derives revenue in the form of dividend and interest income.

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