Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) Retained Earnings: GHS-1,765.1 Mil (As of Sep. 2022)

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What is Cocoa Processing Co Retained Earnings?

Cocoa Processing Co XGHA:CPC Retained Earnings is GHS-1,765.1 Mil as of Sep. 2022.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cocoa Processing Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2022 was GHS-1,765.1 Mil.

Cocoa Processing Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Sep. 2014 (GHS-210.5 Mil) to Sep. 2021 (GHS-1,657.3 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2021 (GHS-1,657.3 Mil) to Sep. 2022 (GHS-1,765.1 Mil).

Cocoa Processing Co's annual retained earnings declined from Sep. 2014 (GHS-210.5 Mil) to Sep. 2021 (GHS-1,657.3 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2021 (GHS-1,657.3 Mil) to Sep. 2022 (GHS-1,765.1 Mil).

Cocoa Processing Co  (XGHA:CPC) 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.

Cocoa Processing Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Cocoa Processing Co Retained Earnings Chart

Cocoa Processing Co Annual Data
Trend Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -213.09 -243.05 -210.46 -1,657.28 -1,765.11

Cocoa Processing Co Semi-Annual Data
Sep10 Sep11 Sep12 Sep13 Sep14 Sep21 Sep22
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial -213.09 -243.05 -210.46 -1,657.28 -1,765.11

Cocoa Processing 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of GHS-1,765.1 Mil mean?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a Retained Earnings of GHS-1,765.1 Mil as of Sep. 2022. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cocoa Processing Co and its competitors.
Is Cocoa Processing Co's Retained Earnings too high?
Cocoa Processing Co's current Retained Earnings is GHS-1,765.1 Mil.
How does Cocoa Processing Co's Retained Earnings compare to MDLZ and HSY?
Cocoa Processing Co's Retained Earnings of GHS-1,765.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Cocoa Processing Co and its competitors. Cocoa Processing Co's current Retained Earnings is GHS-1,765.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cocoa Processing Co stock overvalued right now?
Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC) has a current Retained Earnings of GHS-1,765.1 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is GHS-1,765.1 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cocoa Processing Co (XGHA:CPC), the current Retained Earnings is GHS-1,765.1 Mil as of Sep. 2022. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Cocoa Processing Co Business Description

Address Heavy Industrial Area, Private Mail Bag, Tema, GHA
Cocoa Processing Co Ltd manufactures chocolates, confectionery and semi-finished cocoa products such as cocoa butter, cocoa liquor, cocoa cake and cocoa powder from premium cocoa beans grown in Ghana.