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Hitachi CableLtd. (TSE:5812) Retained Earnings : 円25,471 Mil (As of Mar. 2013)


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What is Hitachi CableLtd. Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Hitachi CableLtd.'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2013 was 円25,471 Mil.

Hitachi CableLtd.'s quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2012 (円35,383 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (円26,543 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2012 (円26,543 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (円25,471 Mil).

Hitachi CableLtd.'s annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2011 (円57,931 Mil) to Mar. 2012 (円34,622 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2012 (円34,622 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (円25,471 Mil).

Hitachi CableLtd. Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Hitachi CableLtd.'s Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Hitachi CableLtd. Retained Earnings Chart

Hitachi CableLtd. Annual Data
Trend Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 84,225.00 72,767.00 57,931.00 34,622.00 25,471.00

Hitachi CableLtd. Quarterly Data
Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 34,622.00 34,527.00 35,383.00 26,543.00 25,471.00

Hitachi CableLtd. 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.

Hitachi CableLtd.  (TSE:5812) 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.

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