First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) Retained Earnings : NT$547 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is First Hi-Tec Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. First Hi-Tec Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was NT$547 Mil.

First Hi-Tec Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 (NT$420 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (NT$462 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 (NT$462 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$547 Mil).

First Hi-Tec Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (NT$550 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (NT$656 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (NT$656 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$547 Mil).

First Hi-Tec Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for First Hi-Tec Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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First Hi-Tec Co Retained Earnings Chart

First Hi-Tec Co Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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413.95

557.68

550.29

655.70

546.86

First Hi-Tec Co Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															655.70	756.08	420.10	461.80	546.86

First Hi-Tec Co 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.

First Hi-Tec Co (ROCO:5439) 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.

First Hi-Tec Co Business Description

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No.3, Lane 43, Xingbang Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, TWN, 33068

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First Hi-Tec Co Ltd engaged in manufacturing and trading of electronic products. Its products include rigid printed circuit board, personal computers, and computer peripherals. The company's products are used in Telecom, PC Peripheral, Automotive, Medical, Power and LED industries.

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