Artedz Fabs (NSE:ARTEDZ) Retained Earnings: ₹45.9 Mil (As of Sep. 2018)

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What is Artedz Fabs Retained Earnings?

Artedz Fabs NSE:ARTEDZ Retained Earnings is ₹45.9 Mil as of Sep. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Artedz Fabs's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2018 was ₹45.9 Mil.

Artedz Fabs's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2017 (₹-14.7 Mil) to Mar. 2018 (₹20.5 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2018 (₹20.5 Mil) to Sep. 2018 (₹45.9 Mil).

Artedz Fabs's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2016 (₹-32.6 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (₹-14.7 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2017 (₹-14.7 Mil) to Mar. 2018 (₹20.5 Mil).

Artedz Fabs  (NSE:ARTEDZ) 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.

Artedz Fabs Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Artedz Fabs Retained Earnings Chart

Artedz Fabs Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18
Retained Earnings
-21.27 -29.00 -32.56 -14.67 20.52

Artedz Fabs Semi-Annual Data
Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Sep18
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -29.00 -32.56 -14.67 20.52 45.94

Artedz Fabs 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of ₹45.9 Mil mean?
Artedz Fabs (NSE:ARTEDZ) has a Retained Earnings of ₹45.9 Mil as of Sep. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Artedz Fabs and its competitors.
Is Artedz Fabs' Retained Earnings too high?
Artedz Fabs' current Retained Earnings is ₹45.9 Mil.
How does Artedz Fabs' Retained Earnings compare to ?
Artedz Fabs' Retained Earnings of ₹45.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories 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 Artedz Fabs and its competitors. Artedz Fabs's current Retained Earnings is ₹45.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Artedz Fabs stock overvalued right now?
Artedz Fabs (NSE:ARTEDZ) has a current Retained Earnings of ₹45.9 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is ₹45.9 Mil. 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 Artedz Fabs (NSE:ARTEDZ), the current Retained Earnings is ₹45.9 Mil as of Sep. 2018. 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.

Artedz Fabs Business Description

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Address Off Aarey Road, 206, Gambhir Industrial Estate, Opposite Paramount Print, Hanuman Tekdi, Mumbai, MH, IND, 400063
Artedz Fabs Ltd is a leading manufacturer of cotton yarn dyed fabrics in India. The portfolio encompasses manufacturing of premium quality apparel fabrics for men's clothing by producing various fabric blends and selling directly to manufacturers, retailers and global brands. Besides the regular cotton qualities, it also deals in fancy yarns like slubs, blended yarns like tensil linens, cotton modals, cotton linens and lycra.