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Grammer AG (XTER:GMM) Retained Earnings : €38 Mil (As of Sep. 2024)


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What is Grammer AG Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Grammer AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was €38 Mil.

Grammer AG's quarterly retained earnings increased from Mar. 2024 (€117 Mil) to Jun. 2024 (€120 Mil) but then declined from Jun. 2024 (€120 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (€38 Mil).

Grammer AG's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2021 (€201 Mil) to Dec. 2022 (€122 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 (€122 Mil) to Dec. 2023 (€124 Mil).


Grammer AG Retained Earnings Historical Data

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

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Grammer AG Retained Earnings Chart

Grammer AG Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Retained Earnings
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Grammer AG Quarterly Data
Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24
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Grammer 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.


Grammer AG  (XTER:GMM) 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.


Grammer AG Business Description

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Grammer-Allee 2, Ursensollen, BY, DEU, 92289
Grammer AG is a company that is engaged in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors. It is active in producing auto parts including seats for heavy and off-road vehicles and cars. It manages its business in two segments namely Automotive and Commercial segments. The automotive division supplies interior components such as headrests. armrests and centre console and other spare parts. It also sells driver seats for offroad vehicles such as tractors, construction machinery and forklifts. The company operates its business globally. It earns the majority of its revenue from EMEA region followed by Americas and from APAC region as well.