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Est Tools Co (SZSE:300488) Retained Earnings : ¥925.7 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Est Tools Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Est Tools Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ¥925.7 Mil.

Est Tools Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (¥873.9 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (¥899.6 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (¥899.6 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (¥925.7 Mil).

Est Tools Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (¥719.6 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (¥801.3 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (¥801.3 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (¥899.6 Mil).


Est Tools Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Est Tools Co's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Est Tools Co Retained Earnings Chart

Est Tools Co Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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Est Tools Co Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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Est Tools 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.


Est Tools Co  (SZSE:300488) 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.


Est Tools Co (SZSE:300488) Business Description

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Address
No. 239 Xinqiao North Road, Wuyuan Town, Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing, CHN, 314300
Est Tools Co Ltd is engaged the company is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of machine tools. The products mainly include precision complex, miscellaneous tools, spline measuring tools, precision cutting tools, and other metal cutting tools and high-precision measuring instruments. The company also offer edge measuring tools, including thread cutters, spline gages, and molding cutters.
Executives
Xu Jian Wei Supervisors
Hu Jin Qiu Securities Affairs Representative
Chen Er Rong Director
Zheng Ji Liang Executives
Zhou Yao Juan Executives
He Qin Song Executives
Yao Hai Feng Executives

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