Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Diversified Healthcare Trust's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3,005 Mil.
Diversified Healthcare Trust's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($-2,936 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,959 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2025 ($-2,959 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-3,005 Mil).
Diversified Healthcare Trust's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($-2,284 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-2,664 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-2,664 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2,959 Mil).
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.
Diversified Healthcare Trust Retained Earnings Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-3,005 Mil mean?
Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) has a Retained Earnings of $-3,005 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust's Retained Earnings too high?
Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Retained Earnings is $-3,005 Mil. Overall, Diversified Healthcare Trust has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Healthcare Trust's Retained Earnings compare to LTC and MPT?
Diversified Healthcare Trust's Retained Earnings of $-3,005 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the REITs 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust and its competitors. Diversified Healthcare Trust's current Retained Earnings is $-3,005 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Healthcare Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $9.21 — trading 187.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-3,005 Mil. Diversified Healthcare Trust's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC), the current Retained Earnings is $-3,005 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 Diversified Healthcare Trust (DHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Healthcare Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.21 is trading 187.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20.
GuruFocus considers Diversified Healthcare Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DHC:
Retained Earnings: $-3,005 Mil
GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $9.21 (187.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diversified Healthcare Trust is a real estate investment trust that focuses on healthcare-related properties, including life science estates, medical offices, and senior living communities. It acquires and owns properties and is engaged in the development and implementation of medical services and technologies. The company has two reportable segments: SHOP (Senior Housing Operating Portfolio) and Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio. The SHOP segment includes managed senior living communities providing residential living and care services. The Medical Office and Life Science Portfolio segment consists of properties leased to medical providers and biotechnology laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the SHOP segment.
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