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Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co (SZSE:002251) Retained Earnings : ¥-3,005 Mil (As of Mar. 2025)


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What is Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was ¥-3,005 Mil.

Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2024 (¥-2,316 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥-3,124 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (¥-3,124 Mil) to Mar. 2025 (¥-3,005 Mil).

Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 (¥-2,447 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (¥-4,336 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (¥-4,336 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (¥-3,124 Mil).


Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Retained Earnings Chart

Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
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Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co 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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Better Life Commercial Chain Share 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.


Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co  (SZSE:002251) 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.


Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Business Description

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Address
Shaoshan West Road, Bubugao Building No.309, Xiangtan, Hunan, CHN, 411100
Better Life Commercial Chain Share Co Ltd operates in the retail industry. The company is engaged as department stores, supermarkets, home appliances, e-commerce, commercial real estate, convenience stores, and logistics.
Executives
Li Ruo Yu Director
Wang Tian Directors, executives
Yang Fang Directors, executives
Zhong Yong Li Director
Qu Wei Ping Supervisors

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