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Kespion Co (XKRX:079190) Retained Earnings : ₩-20,777 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is Kespion Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kespion Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was ₩-20,777 Mil.

Kespion Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2024 (₩-18,064 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (₩-20,379 Mil) and declined from Sep. 2024 (₩-20,379 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₩-20,777 Mil).

Kespion Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 (₩-25,547 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₩-16,840 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (₩-16,840 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (₩-20,777 Mil).


Kespion Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Kespion Co Retained Earnings Chart

Kespion Co 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 -30,025.83 -14,840.84 -25,547.31 -16,840.08 -20,777.02

Kespion Co 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 -16,840.08 -17,590.97 -18,063.76 -20,378.80 -20,777.02

Kespion 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.


Kespion Co  (XKRX:079190) 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.


Kespion Co Business Description

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155, Namdongseo-ro, Namdong-gu, Incheon, KOR
Kespion Co Ltd is engaged in producing Mobile device parts, PC, laptops, USB, CD-ROM drives, DVD players, printers, fax HDTV, mobile devices, mobile phone material devices, and Air Care systems. It is also involved in Disaster Prevention Zinc-air battery for military use, Zinc-air battery for military use, and New concept fuel cell for the future.

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