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Kobelco Wire Co (TSE:5660) Retained Earnings : 円5,096 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Kobelco Wire Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kobelco Wire Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was 円5,096 Mil.

Kobelco Wire Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2023 (円4,573 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (円4,731 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2024 (円4,731 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (円5,096 Mil).

Kobelco Wire Co's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2022 (円3,613 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (円4,120 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2023 (円4,120 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (円4,731 Mil).


Kobelco Wire Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Kobelco Wire Co Retained Earnings Chart

Kobelco Wire Co Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,982.00 3,072.00 3,613.00 4,120.00 4,731.00

Kobelco Wire Co Quarterly Data
Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Sep24
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Kobelco Wire 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.


Kobelco Wire Co  (TSE:5660) 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.


Kobelco Wire Co Business Description

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10-1 Nakahama-cho, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken, JPN, 6600091
Kobelco Wire Co Ltd formerly Shinko Wire Co Ltd is a comprehensive manufacturer of steel wire products. The company is organized in three business segments - Steel Wire, Wire Rope, and Engineering business. Its Steel Wire business is engaged in the production and sale of PC steel wire, unbonded and afterbond PC steel wire, stainless steel wire, oil tempered wire, and nickel plated steel wire. The Wire rope business manufactures general rope, special rope, stainless steel rope, and wire rope processed item. The Engineering business is involved in the manufacturing and selling of steel wire processing products, plant engineering, and falling bridge prevention cable.

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