GURUFOCUS.COM » STOCK LIST » Communication Services » Media - Diversified » MBC Group Co (SAU:4072) » Definitions » Retained Earnings

MBC Group Co (SAU:4072) Retained Earnings : ﷼130 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


View and export this data going back to 2024. Start your Free Trial

What is MBC Group Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. MBC Group Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ﷼130 Mil.

MBC Group Co's quarterly retained earnings stayed the same from . 20 (﷼0 Mil) to . 20 (﷼0 Mil) but then increased from . 20 (﷼0 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (﷼130 Mil).


MBC Group Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for MBC Group Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

* Premium members only.

MBC Group Co Retained Earnings Chart

MBC Group Co Annual Data
Trend
Retained Earnings

MBC Group Co Quarterly Data
Mar24
Retained Earnings 130.02

MBC Group 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.


MBC Group Co  (SAU:4072) 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.


MBC Group Co (SAU:4072) Business Description

Comparable Companies
Traded in Other Exchanges
N/A
Address
Website
MBC Group Co is a media company in the middle East and north africa having principal activities consisting of information, communication, education, arts, entertainment and recreation. It has has continued to grow its presence and audience reach in the MENA region where it broadcasts 13 FTA TV channels and owns Shahid, the leading over-the-top video streaming platform in the MENA region in terms of subscribers.

MBC Group Co (SAU:4072) Headlines

No Headlines