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Nichiban Co (TSE:4218) Retained Earnings : 円30,797 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Nichiban Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nichiban Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 円30,797 Mil.

Nichiban Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (円29,687 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (円29,833 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (円29,833 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円30,797 Mil).

Nichiban Co's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2021 (円27,201 Mil) to Mar. 2022 (円28,377 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2022 (円28,377 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (円30,127 Mil).


Nichiban Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Nichiban Co Retained Earnings Chart

Nichiban Co Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 25,570.00 26,534.00 27,201.00 28,377.00 30,127.00

Nichiban Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 28,833.00 30,127.00 29,687.00 29,833.00 30,797.00

Nichiban 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.


Nichiban Co  (TSE:4218) 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.


Nichiban Co (TSE:4218) Business Description

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2-3-3, Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 112-8663
Nichiban Co Ltd is a Japan based company engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling products in the field of medical supplies, healthcare, industrial products and industrial products. It offers hemostatic solutions, wound care dressing and surgical tapes, industrial products for manufacturing and distribution and automotive industry, stationery products, TDS pharmaceutical pain relief plaster and foot care products, sports medical battlewin taping tape and first aid bandage.

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