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AMETEK (WBO:AME) Retained Earnings : €10,560 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is AMETEK Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AMETEK's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €10,560 Mil.

AMETEK's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2024 (€9,717 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€9,672 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (€9,672 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€10,560 Mil).

AMETEK's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (€8,361 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€9,115 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (€9,115 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€10,560 Mil).


AMETEK Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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AMETEK Retained Earnings Chart

AMETEK Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5,831.81 6,991.60 8,361.47 9,115.30 10,560.09

AMETEK Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
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 9,115.30 9,371.69 9,716.93 9,672.36 10,560.09

AMETEK 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.


AMETEK  (WBO:AME) 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.


AMETEK Business Description

Address
1100 Cassatt Road, Berwyn, PA, USA, 19312-1177
Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns a collection of over 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating within the research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing industries. Ametek segments its business into two operating groups: the electronic instruments group and the electromechanical group. The EIG sells a broad portfolio of analytical, test, and measurement instruments, while the EMG sells highly engineered components, interconnects, and specialty metals. The company emphasizes product differentiation and market leadership in the niche markets where it operates.