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SinterCast AB (OSTO:SINT) Retained Earnings : kr55.5 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is SinterCast AB Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SinterCast AB's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was kr55.5 Mil.

SinterCast AB's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2024 (kr43.3 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr49.6 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (kr49.6 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (kr55.5 Mil).

SinterCast AB's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (kr58.4 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr60.6 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (kr60.6 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (kr49.6 Mil).


SinterCast AB Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for SinterCast AB's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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SinterCast AB Retained Earnings Chart

SinterCast AB Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
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SinterCast AB Quarterly Data
Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25
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SinterCast AB 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.


SinterCast AB  (OSTO:SINT) 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.


SinterCast AB Business Description

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Kungsgatan 2, Technical Centre, Katrineholm, SWE, 641 30
SinterCast AB is a supplier of process control technology for the reliable high-volume production of Compacted Graphite Iron. The company has classified its revenue that is Equipment, which includes sold and leased systems, mini-systems, and spare parts; Series Production includes consumables, production fees, and software license fees; Engineering Services, which includes performed engineering services, demonstrations, and sales of test pieces; and Group Sales, which represent delivery to foreign subsidiaries of equipment, and engineering service. The sales of the Series Production category generate maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Brazil followed by Mexico.