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SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Retained Earnings : kr0 Mil (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is SalMar ASA Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. SalMar ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was kr0 Mil.

SalMar ASA's quarterly retained earnings increased from Sep. 2023 (kr0 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr9,851 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2023 (kr9,851 Mil) to Mar. 2024 (kr0 Mil).

SalMar ASA's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (kr9,804 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (kr6,797 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (kr6,797 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (kr9,851 Mil).


SalMar ASA Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for SalMar ASA's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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SalMar ASA Retained Earnings Chart

SalMar ASA Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8,362.69 9,159.07 9,803.86 6,796.78 9,851.41

SalMar ASA 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 8,205.00 4,949.00 - 9,851.41 -

SalMar ASA 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.


SalMar ASA  (OSL:SALM) 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.


SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Business Description

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Industriveien 51, Kverva, NOR, N-7266
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make it more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and through close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources plays a factor in delivering the raw material. Customers include importers, exporters, and larger processing companies and retail chains.