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Axia (XZIM:AXIA.ZW) Retained Earnings : ZWL0.00 Mil (As of . 20)


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What is Axia Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Axia's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in . 20 was ZWL0.00 Mil.


Axia Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Axia 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.


Axia  (XZIM:AXIA.ZW) 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.


Axia (XZIM:AXIA.ZW) Business Description

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Corner 1st Street & Nelson Mandela Avenue, Andrew Lorimer, Edward Building, Harare, ZWE
Axia Corp Ltd operates within the retail and distribution sector with businesses across retail of household goods and appliances, retail of automotive goods and distribution of fast moving consumer goods. It has three operating business units, namely TV Sales and Home (TVSH) which is leading furniture and electronic appliance retailer, Transerv retails automotive spares and Distribution Group Africa (DGA) is a distribution and logistics concern, with operation in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Zimbabwe operation through the sale of goods in Logistic and Distribution segment.

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