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GCS Holdings (ROCO:4991) Retained Earnings : NT$-237 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is GCS Holdings Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. GCS Holdings's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was NT$-237 Mil.

GCS Holdings's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 (NT$-342 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (NT$-188 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2024 (NT$-188 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$-237 Mil).

GCS Holdings's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 (NT$-230 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (NT$-792 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (NT$-792 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$-237 Mil).


GCS Holdings Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for GCS Holdings's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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GCS Holdings Retained Earnings Chart

GCS Holdings 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 1,145.00 715.33 -229.73 -792.24 -236.99

GCS Holdings Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 -792.24 -1,002.65 -341.64 -188.16 -236.99

GCS Holdings 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.


GCS Holdings  (ROCO:4991) 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.


GCS Holdings Business Description

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23155 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA, USA, 90505
GCS Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacturing of compound semiconductor wafers and foundry-related services as well as the licensing of intellectual property. It is also engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sales of optoelectronics technology products. Its portfolio offerings include Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for the wireless markets, power devices for power electronics, and Photodetectors and Lasers for the optical communications market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from the United States, Taiwan, and other markets.

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