Belships ASA (OSL:BELCO) Retained Earnings : kr1,457 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)

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What is Belships ASA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Belships ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was kr1,457 Mil.

Belships ASA's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 (kr1,364 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr1,360 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (kr1,360 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (kr1,457 Mil).

Belships ASA's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (kr743 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (kr977 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (kr977 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr1,360 Mil).

Belships ASA Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Belships ASA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Belships ASA Retained Earnings Chart

Belships ASA Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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232.07

51.86

743.09

976.79

1,360.19

Belships ASA Quarterly Data
	Jun19	Sep19	Dec19	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1,085.31	1,445.41	1,363.64	1,360.19	1,456.66

Belships ASA 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.

Belships ASA (OSL:BELCO) 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.

Belships ASA (OSL:BELCO) Business Description

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Belships ASA is a fully integrated owner and operator of dry bulk ships. The company also provides commercial and technical ship management services. The Group is divided into the operating segments of dry bulk and technical management. The dry bulk segment is further divided into 2 reportable segments: own ships (owned or leased) and ships operating in the spot market and operation/commercial management. The operating segments have worldwide activities. Shipping, in general, offers a global service covering major global trade routes.

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