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AlphaPolis Co (TSE:9467) Retained Earnings : 円9,636 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is AlphaPolis Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. AlphaPolis Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was 円9,636 Mil.

AlphaPolis Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2023 (円8,895 Mil) to Sep. 2023 (円9,295 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 (円9,295 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (円9,636 Mil).

AlphaPolis Co's annual retained earnings increased from Mar. 2021 (円5,766 Mil) to Mar. 2022 (円7,062 Mil) and increased from Mar. 2022 (円7,062 Mil) to Mar. 2023 (円8,569 Mil).


AlphaPolis Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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AlphaPolis Co Retained Earnings Chart

AlphaPolis Co Annual Data
Trend Mar14 Mar15 Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3,551.32 4,431.41 5,766.27 7,062.44 8,568.71

AlphaPolis Co Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
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 8,211.65 8,568.71 8,894.63 9,294.74 9,636.22

AlphaPolis 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.


AlphaPolis Co  (TSE:9467) 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.


AlphaPolis Co (TSE:9467) Business Description

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MF building, 7th Floor, Ebisu 4-6-1, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 150-6005
AlphaPolis Co Ltd is engaged in the development, planning and sale of smartphone application and PC browser game. The company is also involved in the publication of books.

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