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Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Retained Earnings : ARS2,722 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ARS2,722 Mil.

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (ARS-1,164 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (ARS6,606 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (ARS6,606 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (ARS2,722 Mil).

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (ARS-4,262 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (ARS-3,012 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (ARS-3,012 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (ARS6,606 Mil).


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Retained Earnings Chart

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,701.37 -647.02 -4,261.57 -3,011.84 6,605.58

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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 -2,494.36 -1,210.74 -1,163.69 6,605.58 2,721.90

Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana 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.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana  (BUE:DGCU2) 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.


Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana (BUE:DGCU2) Business Description

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5 Piso, Dpto: frente, Suipacha 10, Buenos Aires, ARG
Distribuidora De Gas Cuyana SA is a distributor of natural gas either directly or through third-party entities. Its customer base includes residential clients, industrial and commercial businesses and CNG stations.

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