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Earnings Retention Ratio

The earnings retention ratio measures the proportion of net income retained in the business rather than distributed as dividends. It is calculated as retained earnings divided by net income. A higher ratio indicates reinvestment for growth, while a lower ratio suggests more profits are being returned to shareholders.

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