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Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Retained Earnings : 円137,984 Mil (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is Arcs Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Arcs Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 円137,984 Mil.

Arcs Co's quarterly retained earnings increased from Aug. 2023 (円133,611 Mil) to Nov. 2023 (円134,125 Mil) and increased from Nov. 2023 (円134,125 Mil) to Feb. 2024 (円137,984 Mil).

Arcs Co's annual retained earnings increased from Feb. 2022 (円122,622 Mil) to Feb. 2023 (円129,491 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2023 (円129,491 Mil) to Feb. 2024 (円137,984 Mil).


Arcs Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Arcs Co Retained Earnings Chart

Arcs Co Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 105,394.00 115,537.00 122,622.00 129,491.00 137,984.00

Arcs Co Quarterly Data
May19 Aug19 Nov19 Feb20 May20 Aug20 Nov20 Feb21 May21 Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24
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 129,491.00 130,820.00 133,611.00 134,125.00 137,984.00

Arcs 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.


Arcs Co  (TSE:9948) 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.


Arcs Co (TSE:9948) Business Description

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11-2-32, Minami 13-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, JPN, 064-8610
Arcs Co Ltd is a Japan-based company principally engaged in the supermarket business. The company also operates other businesses through subsidiaries, including tourism, building maintenance, real estate leasing, property and casualty insurance and life insurance agency, wholesale, food manufacturing, industrial and general waste collection, and construction businesses. The supermarket segment offers a broad range of merchandise, including foods, apparel, and housing-related products.

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