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Kokuyo Co (TSE:7984) Retained Earnings : 円220,503 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Kokuyo Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Kokuyo Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 円220,503 Mil.

Kokuyo Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (円206,483 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円210,677 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (円210,677 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (円220,503 Mil).

Kokuyo Co's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (円195,747 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (円207,772 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (円207,772 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円210,677 Mil).


Kokuyo Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Kokuyo Co Retained Earnings Chart

Kokuyo Co 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 183,313.00 186,877.00 195,747.00 207,772.00 210,677.00

Kokuyo Co 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 213,605.00 217,548.00 206,483.00 210,677.00 220,503.00

Kokuyo Co 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.


Kokuyo Co  (TSE:7984) 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.


Kokuyo Co (TSE:7984) Business Description

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6-1-1 Oimazato-Minami, Higashinari-ku, Osaka, JPN, 537-8686
Kokuyo Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture, purchase, and sale of stationery, office furniture, and store utensils for retail businesses, as well as space design and consultation. The company operates through segments: stationery, furniture, and mail-order and retail. The stationery business provides stationery in Japan and other regions such as Vietnam, China, and India. The furniture business consists of the production and sale of office furniture, store fixtures, and furniture for public and commercial spaces. The mail-order and retail business provides mail-order services for individuals and retail and wholesale businesses, along with electronic purchasing systems and operation of information sites.

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