Photocat AS (OSTO:PCAT) Retained Earnings : kr-5.11 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Photocat AS Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Photocat AS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was kr-5.11 Mil.

Photocat AS's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 (kr-2.10 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (kr-1.62 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 (kr-1.62 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr-5.11 Mil).

Photocat AS's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 (kr1.65 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr-2.10 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 (kr-2.10 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr-5.11 Mil).

Photocat AS Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Photocat AS's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Photocat AS Retained Earnings Chart

Photocat AS Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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4.61

-0.16

1.65

-2.10

-5.11

Photocat AS Semi-Annual Data
	Jun15	Dec15	Jun16	Dec16	Jun17	Dec17	Jun18	Dec18	Jun19	Dec19	Jun20	Dec20	Jun21	Dec21	Jun22	Dec22	Jun23	Dec23	Jun24	Dec24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.65	1.21	-2.10	-1.62	-5.11

Photocat AS 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.

Photocat AS (OSTO:PCAT) 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.

Photocat AS Business Description

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Langebjerg 4, Roskilde, DNK, 4000

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Photocat AS is an environmental technology company. Its products include NOxOFF an air cleaning product; ACTi Floor for flooring, wall panel, ceiling panel or related applications; ShineOn, a self-cleaning product; and Photocat Garden a sealing product. The company's solutions are developed for surface integration on a wide variety of materials generally used in urban open spaces and on normal cladding materials in residential properties. The products are marketed under the brands NOxOFF, ACTIFLOOR, SHINE-ON, and Photocat Garden. The Company produce photocatalytic fluids for building materials and asphalt, which reduces harmful matters caused by air pollution.

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