Retention Ratio Formula

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Retention Ratio is the proportion of earnings kept back in the business as retained earnings. Check FAQs
RR=NI-DNI
RR - Retention Ratio?NI - Net Income?D - Dividend?

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0.9999Edit=200000Edit-25Edit200000Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RR=NI-DNI
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RR=200000-25200000
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RR=200000-25200000
Next Step Evaluate
RR=0.999875
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RR=0.9999

Retention Ratio Formula Elements

Variables
Retention Ratio
Retention Ratio is the proportion of earnings kept back in the business as retained earnings.
Symbol: RR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Net Income
Net income is a company's total earnings.
Symbol: NI
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dividend
Dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders.
Symbol: D
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Retention Ratio?

Retention Ratio evaluator uses Retention Ratio = (Net Income-Dividend)/Net Income to evaluate the Retention Ratio, Retention Ratio is the proportion of earnings kept back in the business as retained earnings. Retention Ratio is denoted by RR symbol.

How to evaluate Retention Ratio using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Retention Ratio, enter Net Income (NI) & Dividend (D) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Retention Ratio

What is the formula to find Retention Ratio?
The formula of Retention Ratio is expressed as Retention Ratio = (Net Income-Dividend)/Net Income. Here is an example- 0.999875 = (200000-25)/200000.
How to calculate Retention Ratio?
With Net Income (NI) & Dividend (D) we can find Retention Ratio using the formula - Retention Ratio = (Net Income-Dividend)/Net Income.
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