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Multiconsult ASA (OSTO:MULTIO) Retained Earnings : kr1,417 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Multiconsult ASA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Multiconsult ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was kr1,417 Mil.

Multiconsult ASA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2024 (kr1,193 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr1,283 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (kr1,283 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (kr1,417 Mil).

Multiconsult ASA's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (kr1,063 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr1,088 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (kr1,088 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr1,283 Mil).


Multiconsult ASA Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Multiconsult ASA Retained Earnings Chart

Multiconsult ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 905.62 924.85 1,063.48 1,087.92 1,283.22

Multiconsult ASA Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,185.08 1,112.23 1,193.33 1,283.22 1,417.44

Multiconsult 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.


Multiconsult ASA  (OSTO:MULTIO) 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.


Multiconsult ASA Business Description

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Nedre Skoyen vei 2, Oslo, NOR, 0276
Multiconsult ASA is a specialist in engineering design, consultancy, and architecture services. The company's activities involve multidisciplinary consultancy, design, planning, project supervision, project management, geotechnical site surveys, verification, and controls in Norway and abroad. It provides engineering services in Norway, Sweden and Poland in addition to architecture services in all three Scandinavian countries. Its business segments are Buildings and Properties, Mobility and Transportation, Energy and Industry, and Water and Environment. Majority of revenue is from Buildings and Properties. Its geographical segments include Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and other countries.

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