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Jupiter S.A. (WAR:JPR) Retained Earnings : zł142.43 Mil (As of Sep. 2014)


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What is Jupiter S.A. Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Jupiter S.A.'s retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2014 was zł142.43 Mil.

Jupiter S.A.'s quarterly retained earnings declined from Mar. 2014 (zł182.09 Mil) to Jun. 2014 (zł142.18 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2014 (zł142.18 Mil) to Sep. 2014 (zł142.43 Mil).

Jupiter S.A.'s annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2011 (zł229.14 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (zł185.98 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2012 (zł185.98 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (zł187.67 Mil).


Jupiter S.A. Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Jupiter S.A.'s Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Jupiter S.A. Retained Earnings Chart

Jupiter S.A. Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Retained Earnings
174.93 157.56 229.14 185.98 187.67

Jupiter S.A. Quarterly Data
Dec09 Jun10 Sep10 Dec10 Mar11 Jun11 Sep11 Dec11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13 Mar14 Jun14 Sep14
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 194.98 187.67 182.09 142.18 142.43

Jupiter S.A. 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.


Jupiter S.A.  (WAR:JPR) 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.


Jupiter S.A. (WAR:JPR) Business Description

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Jupiter Narodowy Fundusz Inwestycyjny S.A. is an investment fund. The activity of the fund is purchase of the securities issued by the State Treasury, purchase or cover shares or stakes and others securities of companies registered in Poland.

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