3D Metal Forge (ASX:3MF) Retained Earnings : A$-5.61 Mil (As of Dec. 2021)

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What is 3D Metal Forge Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. 3D Metal Forge's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2021 was A$-5.61 Mil.

3D Metal Forge's quarterly retained earnings increased from . 20 (A$0.00 Mil) to Jun. 2021 (A$-2.51 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2021 (A$-2.51 Mil) to Dec. 2021 (A$-5.61 Mil).

3D Metal Forge's annual retained earnings stayed the same from . 20 (A$0.00 Mil) to . 20 (A$0.00 Mil) but then increased from . 20 (A$0.00 Mil) to Dec. 2021 (A$-5.61 Mil).

3D Metal Forge Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for 3D Metal Forge's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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3D Metal Forge Retained Earnings Chart

3D Metal Forge Annual Data

Trend

Dec21

Retained Earnings

-5.61

3D Metal Forge Semi-Annual Data
	Jun21	Dec21
Retained Earnings	-2.51	-5.61

3D Metal Forge 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.

3D Metal Forge (ASX:3MF) 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.

3D Metal Forge (ASX:3MF) Business Description

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16 Ord Street, Ground Floor, West Perth, Perth, WA, AUS, 6005

Website

https://www.3dmetalforge.com

3D Metal Forge Ltd is engaged in the business of providing 3D metal printing solutions and services. Also, the company provides diagnostic analysis, design services, client facility operation, and training services. Its geographical segments include Australia; Singapore and United States. The company generates maximum revenue from Singapore.

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