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AlfaB de CV (XMAD:XALFA) Retained Earnings : €997 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)


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What is AlfaB de CV Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AlfaB de CV's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was €997 Mil.

AlfaB de CV's quarterly retained earnings stayed the same from Jun. 2024 (€0 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€0 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2024 (€0 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€997 Mil).

AlfaB de CV's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 (€2,020 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€1,262 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2023 (€1,262 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€997 Mil).


AlfaB de CV Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for AlfaB de CV's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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AlfaB de CV Retained Earnings Chart

AlfaB de CV 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 1,392.01 1,525.86 2,020.38 1,261.87 996.59

AlfaB de CV 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 1,261.87 - - - 996.59

AlfaB de CV 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.


AlfaB de CV  (XMAD:XALFA) 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.


AlfaB de CV Business Description

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Avenue Gomez Morin Sur No. 1111, Colonia Carrizalejo, San Pedro Garza Garcia, NL, MEX, 66254
Alfa SAB de CV is a Mexican company controlling three principal businesses: Alpek and Sigma. It operates in two primary segments, which are: Alpek segment operates in the petrochemical and synthetic fibers industry, and its revenues are derived from sales of its products: polyester, plastics, and chemicals; Sigma segment operates in the refrigerated food sector, and its revenues are derived from sales of its main products: deli meats, dairy, and other processed foods; Other segments, include all other companies operating in business services and others that are non-reportable segments.

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