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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-58.55 Mil.
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($-58.95 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-60.12 Mil) but then
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($-60.12 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-58.55 Mil).
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($-60.29 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-58.95 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($-58.95 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-58.55 Mil).
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (NYSE:DMO) 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.
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund 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.
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Retained Earnings Chart
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Annual Data
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of $-58.55 Mil mean?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) has a Retained Earnings of $-58.55 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Retained Earnings too high?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current Retained Earnings is $-58.55 Mil. Overall, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Retained Earnings compare to IAF and PFO?
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's Retained Earnings of $-58.55 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund and its competitors. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's current Retained Earnings is $-58.55 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.53, compared to a current price of $10.34 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-58.55 Mil. Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO), the current Retained Earnings is $-58.55 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund (DMO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.34 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.53.
GuruFocus considers Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DMO:
Retained Earnings: $-58.55 Mil
GF Value™: $10.53 vs. price of $10.34 (1.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DMO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Asset Mortgage Defined Opportunity Fund Inc is a non-diversified, limited-term, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income. As a secondary investment objective, the Fund will seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a diverse portfolio of mortgage-backed securities, consisting of non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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