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Stream Media (TSE:4772) Retained Earnings : 円-3,699 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Stream Media Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Stream Media's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 円-3,699 Mil.

Stream Media's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2023 (円-3,843 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円-3,900 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2023 (円-3,900 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (円-3,699 Mil).

Stream Media's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (円-3,869 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (円-4,162 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (円-4,162 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円-3,900 Mil).


Stream Media Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Stream Media's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Stream Media Retained Earnings Chart

Stream Media Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2,194.47 -3,582.39 -3,868.69 -4,161.94 -3,900.09

Stream Media Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 -3,989.92 -3,917.01 -3,843.00 -3,900.09 -3,698.60

Stream Media 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.


Stream Media  (TSE:4772) 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.


Stream Media (TSE:4772) Business Description

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4-5-10 Shiba, Shizo Shiba 4-chome Building, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN, 108-0014
Stream Media Corp is engaged in media and communication rights and restaurant business and digital processing and production of digital content delivery through the mobile phone Internet. Its Broadcast business includes Korean comprehensive channel of CS satellite broadcasting station and the Asian channel all over Japan. Management activities include planning and management such as music activities, appearances to events/media. The mobile business includes planning and managing career official mobile sites. Fan Club business include Fan club administration, official goods sale and holding fan meeting. MD business includes activities related to movie tickets, dramas, movies, celebrities by collaborating with convenience stores and broadcasting stations.

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