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Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Retained Earnings : 円24,368 Mil (As of Feb. 2024)


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What is Yamazawa Co Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Yamazawa Co's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2024 was 円24,368 Mil.

Yamazawa Co's quarterly retained earnings declined from Aug. 2023 (円25,086 Mil) to Nov. 2023 (円24,842 Mil) and declined from Nov. 2023 (円24,842 Mil) to Feb. 2024 (円24,368 Mil).

Yamazawa Co's annual retained earnings declined from Feb. 2022 (円24,247 Mil) to Feb. 2023 (円24,207 Mil) but then increased from Feb. 2023 (円24,207 Mil) to Feb. 2024 (円24,368 Mil).


Yamazawa Co Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Yamazawa Co Retained Earnings Chart

Yamazawa 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 23,590.00 24,173.00 24,247.00 24,207.00 24,368.00

Yamazawa 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 24,207.00 24,738.00 25,086.00 24,842.00 24,368.00

Yamazawa 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.


Yamazawa Co  (TSE:9993) 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.


Yamazawa Co (TSE:9993) Business Description

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No. 8 No. 9 Third Street town Akoya, Yamagata, JPN, 990-8585
Yamazawa Co Ltd is a Japan-based retail company. It is engaged in the sales of dairy foods, sundry goods, and clothes through its stores. The company is also engaged in the retail of pharmaceutical products and cosmetic products. Its stores are located throughout Japan.

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