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Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Retained Earnings : ฿20,476 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Central Retail PCL Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Central Retail PCL's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was ฿20,476 Mil.

Central Retail PCL's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (฿15,141 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (฿18,305 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 (฿18,305 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (฿20,476 Mil).

Central Retail PCL's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (฿7,792 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (฿13,158 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (฿13,158 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (฿18,305 Mil).


Central Retail PCL Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Central Retail PCL's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Central Retail PCL Retained Earnings Chart

Central Retail PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 12,549.08 10,144.83 7,791.81 13,157.56 18,304.99

Central Retail PCL 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 15,325.85 13,998.11 15,140.70 18,304.99 20,475.69

Central Retail PCL 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.


Central Retail PCL  (BKK:CRC) 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.


Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Business Description

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22 Soi Somkid, Ploenchit Road, Kwang Lumpini, Khet Phathumvan, Bangkok, THA, 10330
Central Retail Corp PCL is a multi-format & multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. It is a pioneer in omnichannel retailing in Thailand, complementing its retail store network & merchandise offerings with positions among store-based retailers in online traffic. The company uses the Central trademarks, service marks, & tradenames in business operations under certain licensing agreements. The company has introduced new retail formats to the customer, including department stores, specialty stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores & retail plazas. It operates under a diverse slate of retail banners divided into three segments, namely, Hardline, Food Products & Fashion. The majority is generated from Food Products. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand.

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