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Grenke AG (WBO:GLJ) Retained Earnings : €834.2 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Grenke AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Grenke AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was €834.2 Mil.

Grenke AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2024 (€819.5 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (€824.3 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2024 (€824.3 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€834.2 Mil).

Grenke AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (€753.2 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€799.5 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (€799.5 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€813.6 Mil).


Grenke AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Grenke AG Retained Earnings Chart

Grenke AG Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 626.10 675.20 753.25 799.48 813.59

Grenke AG Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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 795.53 813.59 819.52 824.29 834.19

Grenke AG 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.


Grenke AG  (WBO:GLJ) 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.


Grenke AG Business Description

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Neuer Markt 2, Baden-Baden, DEU, 76532
Grenke AG is a financial services company that, under a franchise model, provides operational infrastructure, and other support services. The firm retains the right to acquire the franchisee based on a predetermined formula and time frame. Grenke's reporting segments include; The Leasing segment which generates key revenue, and consists of financing to commercial lessees, rental, service, protection and maintenance offerings, and the disposal of used equipment. The Banking segment acts as a financing partner, particularly to small- and medium-sized companies, and the Factoring segment offers traditional factoring services with a focus on small-ticket factoring. Geographically, the majority of the company's revenue is generated from France and rest from Italy, Germany and other regions.

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