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Cellgentek Co (XKRX:258250) Retained Earnings : ₩-1,824 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Cellgentek Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Cellgentek Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was ₩-1,824 Mil.

Cellgentek Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (₩4,110 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (₩5,555 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 (₩5,555 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₩-1,824 Mil).

Cellgentek Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (₩4,110 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (₩5,555 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2022 (₩5,555 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (₩-1,824 Mil).


Cellgentek Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Cellgentek Co Retained Earnings Chart

Cellgentek Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
452.58 2,003.59 4,110.12 5,555.04 -1,823.76

Cellgentek Co Semi-Annual Data
Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings 452.58 2,003.59 4,110.12 5,555.04 -1,823.76

Cellgentek 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.


Cellgentek Co  (XKRX:258250) 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.


Cellgentek Co Business Description

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579-4 Yuseong-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, KOR
Cellgentek Co Ltd is engaged in provision of information technology services for IT venture companies including computer, IT software development and franchise business. It is also engaged in development of drugs.

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