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Asia Cement (TPE:1102) Retained Earnings : NT$34,445 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Asia Cement Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Asia Cement's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was NT$34,445 Mil.

Asia Cement's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 (NT$26,959 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (NT$30,377 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 (NT$30,377 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$34,445 Mil).

Asia Cement's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (NT$27,220 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (NT$28,691 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (NT$28,691 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (NT$34,445 Mil).


Asia Cement Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Asia Cement's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Asia Cement Retained Earnings Chart

Asia Cement 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 27,842.67 28,739.48 27,220.22 28,691.02 34,444.62

Asia Cement 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 28,691.02 24,343.89 26,959.08 30,377.27 34,444.62

Asia Cement 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.


Asia Cement  (TPE:1102) 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.


Asia Cement Business Description

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No. 207, Dunhua South Road, 30th-31st Floor, Section 2, Daan District, Taipei, TWN, 106
Asia Cement Corp manufactures and sells cement, concrete, and cement-related products to the construction and building industries, and engages in leasing activities. The company is also required to undertake reforestation activities in designated areas. Asia Cement's product portfolio includes Portland cement types I and II, cement clinker, ready-mix concrete, furnace powder, and plaster among others. Its reportable segments are as follows: Cement which derives key revenue, Electric Power, Investment, Engineering, Transportation, Stainless Steel, and Leasing. The majority of the company's revenue comes from Taiwan and China.

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