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Arnest One (TSE:8895) Retained Earnings : 円66,758 Mil (As of Dec. 2013)


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What is Arnest One Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Arnest One's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 円66,758 Mil.

Arnest One's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2013 (円62,143 Mil) to Sep. 2013 (円65,333 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2013 (円65,333 Mil) to Dec. 2013 (円66,758 Mil).

Arnest One's annual retained earnings declined from Mar. 2011 (円42,964 Mil) to Mar. 2012 (円19,121 Mil) but then increased from Mar. 2012 (円19,121 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (円26,409 Mil).


Arnest One Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Arnest One's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Arnest One Retained Earnings Chart

Arnest One Annual Data
Trend Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar09 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Mar13
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 18,277.00 32,373.00 42,964.00 19,121.00 26,409.00

Arnest One Quarterly Data
Mar05 Mar06 Mar07 Mar08 Mar10 Mar11 Mar12 Jun12 Sep12 Dec12 Mar13 Jun13 Sep13 Dec13
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 - 26,409.00 62,143.00 65,333.00 66,758.00

Arnest One 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.


Arnest One  (TSE:8895) 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.


Arnest One (TSE:8895) Business Description

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3-2-22 Kitahara-cho, Nishi-tokyo-shi, Tokyo, JPN, 188-0003
Arnest One Corp is a Japanese company mainly engaged in subdividing and selling single-family home and condominiums. The company also provides construction works as a contractor. Its business is classified into three groups, Single-Family Homes, Condominiums and other related business.

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