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GIKEN (TSE:6289) Retained Earnings : 円22,602 Mil (As of Aug. 2024)


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What is GIKEN Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. GIKEN's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2024 was 円22,602 Mil.

GIKEN's quarterly retained earnings declined from Feb. 2024 (円22,559 Mil) to May. 2024 (円22,392 Mil) but then increased from May. 2024 (円22,392 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (円22,602 Mil).

GIKEN's annual retained earnings declined from Aug. 2022 (円21,908 Mil) to Aug. 2023 (円21,244 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2023 (円21,244 Mil) to Aug. 2024 (円22,602 Mil).


GIKEN Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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GIKEN Retained Earnings Chart

GIKEN Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19,439.00 20,596.00 21,908.00 21,244.00 22,602.00

GIKEN Quarterly Data
Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24
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 21,244.00 21,581.00 22,559.00 22,392.00 22,602.00

GIKEN 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.


GIKEN  (TSE:6289) 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.


GIKEN Business Description

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3948-1 Nunoshida, Kochi-shi, Kochi, JPN, 7815195
GIKEN Ltd. develops environmentally friendly construction solutions; manufacture and sells industrial machines; and develops solutions to leverage underground space. The products of the company include Silent Piler, GRB System Equipment, Auxiliary Equipment, and Automated Parking Facilities among others.

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