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Nagase (TSE:8012) Retained Earnings : 円298,999 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Nagase Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Nagase's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 円298,999 Mil.

Nagase's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (円289,951 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (円295,830 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (円295,830 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円298,999 Mil).

Nagase's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2022 (円280,015 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (円290,279 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2023 (円290,279 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (円303,328 Mil).


Nagase Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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Nagase Retained Earnings Chart

Nagase Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24
Retained Earnings
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Nagase 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 290,279.00 289,951.00 295,830.00 298,999.00 303,328.00

Nagase 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.


Nagase  (TSE:8012) 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.


Nagase (TSE:8012) Business Description

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5-1, Nihonbashi-Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 103-8355
Nagase & Co Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of products including chemicals, electronics, batteries, and personal care products. The firm organizes itself into five segments based on product type. The advanced materials and processing segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells pigments, resins, and other materials used for auto paint, paper, cosmetics, and electronics. The functional materials segment sells a variety of chemicals and plastics. The electronics segment produces semiconductors and liquid crystal display materials. The automotive and energy segment sells automotive components and lithium-ion battery materials. The life and healthcare segment sells food additives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The majority of revenue comes from Asia.

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