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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Alta Equipment Group's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-257 Mil.
Alta Equipment Group's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-224 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-236 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-236 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-257 Mil).
Alta Equipment Group's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-76 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-149 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-149 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-236 Mil).
Alta Equipment Group (NYSE:ALTG) 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.
Alta Equipment Group Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Alta Equipment Group 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.
Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) has a Retained Earnings of $-257 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Alta Equipment Group and its competitors.
Is Alta Equipment Group's Retained Earnings too high?
Alta Equipment Group's current Retained Earnings is $-257 Mil. Overall, Alta Equipment Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alta Equipment Group's Retained Earnings compare to MWG and AIHS?
Alta Equipment Group's Retained Earnings of $-257 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Retained Earnings for a Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Retained Earnings should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Alta Equipment Group and its competitors. Alta Equipment Group's current Retained Earnings is $-257 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alta Equipment Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.56, compared to a current price of $6.88 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-257 Mil. Alta Equipment Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alta Equipment Group (ALTG), the current Retained Earnings is $-257 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Alta Equipment Group (ALTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alta Equipment Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.88 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.56.
GuruFocus considers Alta Equipment Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ALTG:
Retained Earnings: $-257 Mil
GF Value™: $7.56 vs. price of $6.88 (9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alta Equipment Group Inc is an integrated equipment dealership platform in the U.S. Its segments are Material Handling, Construction Equipment, and Master Distribution. The Material Handling segment is engaged in operations related to the sale, service, and rental of lift trucks in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Virginia, and throughout the New England states whereas, the Construction Equipment segment is principally engaged in operations related to the sale, service, and rental of construction equipment in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Florida and throughout the New England States, and The Master Distribution segment is engaged in environmental processing equipment distribution with sub dealers throughout the United States and Canada.
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