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Biocept (FRA:B00) Retained Earnings : €-285.40 Mil (As of Jun. 2023)


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What is Biocept Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Biocept's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2023 was €-285.40 Mil.

Biocept's quarterly retained earnings declined from Dec. 2022 (€-281.73 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (€-285.41 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2023 (€-285.41 Mil) to Jun. 2023 (€-285.40 Mil).

Biocept's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2020 (€-216.62 Mil) to Dec. 2021 (€-235.72 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2021 (€-235.72 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€-281.73 Mil).


Biocept Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Biocept Retained Earnings Chart

Biocept Annual Data
Trend Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -193.78 -221.15 -216.62 -235.72 -281.73

Biocept Quarterly Data
Sep18 Dec18 Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23
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 -259.56 -282.72 -281.73 -285.41 -285.40

Biocept 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.


Biocept  (FRA:B00) 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.


Biocept (FRA:B00) Business Description

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9955 Mesa Rim Road, San Diego, CA, USA, 92121
Biocept Inc develops and commercializes molecular diagnostic assays that provide physicians with clinically actionable information for treating and monitoring patients diagnosed with a variety of cancers. In addition to its portfolio of blood-based liquid biopsy assays, Biocept has developed the CNSide cerebrospinal fluid assay that detects cancer that has metastasized to the central nervous system. Biocept's patented Target Selector technology captures and quantitatively analyzes CSF tumor cells for tumor-associated molecular markers, using technology first developed for use in blood. It is also leveraging its molecular diagnostic capabilities to offer nationwide COVID-19 RT-PCR testing to support public health efforts during this unprecedented pandemic.

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