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Servizi Italia SpA (MIL:SRI) Retained Earnings : €2.2 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Servizi Italia SpA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Servizi Italia SpA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was €2.2 Mil.

Servizi Italia SpA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (€5.6 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€85.3 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (€85.3 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (€2.2 Mil).

Servizi Italia SpA's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2021 (€70.0 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€79.0 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2022 (€79.0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€85.3 Mil).


Servizi Italia SpA Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Servizi Italia SpA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Servizi Italia SpA Retained Earnings Chart

Servizi Italia SpA Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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Servizi Italia SpA Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
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Servizi Italia SpA 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.


Servizi Italia SpA  (MIL:SRI) 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.


Servizi Italia SpA (MIL:SRI) Business Description

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Via San Pietro 59/B, Castellina di Soragna, ITA, 43019
Servizi Italia SpA is an Italy-based company. Together with its subsidiaries, the firm operates in three segments including Wash hire, Linen sterilisation, and Sterilisation of surgical instruments. Wash hire segment includes planning and provision of integrated hire, reconditioning and logistics services for textile items, mattresses, and accessories. Linen sterilisation includes the planning and rental of sterile medical devices. Sterilisation of surgical instruments includes planning and provision of washing, packaging and sterilisation services for surgical instruments and accessories. The majority of the revenues are generated from the Wash Hire segment. The group operates in Turkey, Brazil, and Italy, out of which the majority of the revenue comes from Italy.