CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL) Retained Earnings: ₹244 Mil (As of Mar. 2018)

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What is CMM Infraprojects Retained Earnings?

CMM Infraprojects NSE:CMMIPL Retained Earnings is ₹244 Mil as of Mar. 2018.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. CMM Infraprojects's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2018 was ₹244 Mil.

CMM Infraprojects's quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2017 (₹154 Mil) to Sep. 2017 (₹0 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2017 (₹0 Mil) to Mar. 2018 (₹244 Mil).

CMM Infraprojects's annual retained earnings increased from . 20 (₹0 Mil) to Mar. 2017 (₹154 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2017 (₹154 Mil) to Mar. 2018 (₹244 Mil).

CMM Infraprojects  (NSE:CMMIPL) 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.

CMM Infraprojects Retained Earnings Historical Data

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CMM Infraprojects Retained Earnings Chart

CMM Infraprojects Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18
Retained Earnings
153.63 243.72

CMM Infraprojects Semi-Annual Data
Mar17 Sep17 Mar18
Retained Earnings 153.63 0.00 243.72

CMM Infraprojects 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 ₹244 Mil mean?
CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL) has a Retained Earnings of ₹244 Mil as of Mar. 2018. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on CMM Infraprojects and its competitors.
Is CMM Infraprojects' Retained Earnings too high?
CMM Infraprojects' current Retained Earnings is ₹244 Mil.
How does CMM Infraprojects' Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
CMM Infraprojects' Retained Earnings of ₹244 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction 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 Construction company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Construction 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 CMM Infraprojects and its competitors. CMM Infraprojects's current Retained Earnings is ₹244 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CMM Infraprojects stock overvalued right now?
CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL) has a current Retained Earnings of ₹244 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is ₹244 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 CMM Infraprojects (NSE:CMMIPL), the current Retained Earnings is ₹244 Mil as of Mar. 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.

CMM Infraprojects Business Description

Address 108, Shalimar Corporate Centre, 8-B South Tukoganj, Indore, MP, IND, 452001
CMM Infraprojects Ltd is engaged in civil engineering activities. It is an engineering and construction contractor in the fields of constructing public housing, commercial complexes, public parks, corporate & IT offices, sewerage & irrigation projects and highways. It has construction projects across the nation.