Ruecker AG (XTER:RUK) Retained Earnings : €15.3 Mil (As of Jun. 2013)

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What is Ruecker AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Ruecker AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2013 was €15.3 Mil.

Ruecker AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2012 (€16.6 Mil) to Mar. 2013 (€18.1 Mil) but then declined from Mar. 2013 (€18.1 Mil) to Jun. 2013 (€15.3 Mil).

Ruecker AG's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2010 (€15.0 Mil) to Dec. 2011 (€16.6 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2011 (€16.6 Mil) to Dec. 2012 (€16.6 Mil).

Ruecker AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Ruecker AG's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Ruecker AG Retained Earnings Chart

Ruecker AG Annual Data

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Ruecker AG Quarterly Data
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Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial										16.09	18.12	16.63	18.12	15.31

Ruecker AG 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.

Ruecker AG (XTER:RUK) 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.

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Ruecker AG provides counseling, planning and development services mainly for the automotive and aviation industries. It also offers services for plants, machines, railway vehicles and ships. It is present in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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