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Belc Co (TSE:9974) Retained Earnings : 円90,598 Mil (As of Nov. 2023)


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What is Belc Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Belc Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2023 was 円90,598 Mil.

Belc Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from May. 2023 (円85,358 Mil) to Aug. 2023 (円89,209 Mil) and increased from Aug. 2023 (円89,209 Mil) to Nov. 2023 (円90,598 Mil).

Belc Co's annual retained earnings increased from Feb. 2022 (円75,880 Mil) to Feb. 2023 (円83,373 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2023 (円83,373 Mil) to Feb. 2024 (円91,985 Mil).


Belc Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Belc Co Retained Earnings Chart

Belc Co Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 61,411.00 68,549.00 75,880.00 83,373.00 91,985.00

Belc Co Quarterly Data
May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24
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 83,373.00 85,358.00 89,209.00 90,598.00 91,985.00

Belc 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.


Belc Co  (TSE:9974) 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.


Belc Co (TSE:9974) Business Description

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5456 Yodo Yorii-machi, Osato-gun, Saitama, JPN, 369-1298
Belc Co Ltd manages a chain of food supermarkets in Japan. The company is headquartered in Japan and earns the entirety of its revenue domestically. The company has a chain of retail stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and is focused on the Saitama prefecture. Through its subsidiaries, Belc Co. Ltd is involved with the production and distribution of food items and ready-made meals to its self-run stores. Its products include perishable goods, grocery items, sundry items, daily necessities and processed food. Belc Co. Ltd also provides services to its stores including chain management and cleaning.

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