Kokusan Denki Co (TSE:6992) Retained Earnings : 円6,729 Mil (As of Mar. 2015)

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What is Kokusan Denki Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kokusan Denki Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2015 was 円6,729 Mil.

Kokusan Denki Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2014 (円6,760 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (円6,712 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2014 (円6,712 Mil) to Mar. 2015 (円6,729 Mil).

Kokusan Denki Co's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2012 (円5,461 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (円6,285 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2013 (円6,285 Mil) to Dec. 2014 (円6,712 Mil).

Kokusan Denki Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Kokusan Denki Co Retained Earnings Chart

Kokusan Denki Co Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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6,215.00

5,274.00

5,461.00

6,285.00

6,712.00

Kokusan Denki Co Quarterly Data
	Jun10	Sep10	Dec10	Mar11	Jun11	Sep11	Dec11	Mar12	Jun12	Sep12	Dec12	Mar13	Jun13	Sep13	Dec13	Mar14	Jun14	Sep14	Dec14	Mar15
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															6,650.00	6,697.00	6,760.00	6,712.00	6,729.00

Kokusan Denki 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.

Kokusan Denki Co (TSE:6992) 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.

Kokusan Denki Co Business Description

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Kokusan Denki Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of electrical components. Its products are Engine Ignition Systems, Electric Motors and Alternators and Welders.

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