EDD (Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund) Retained Earnings: $-124.75 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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EDD Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Inc EDD
52 GF Score
Price $5.86
GF Value $10.31
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Retained Earnings?

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund EDD +1.38% 52 Retained Earnings is $-124.75 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates EDD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.31 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-124.75 Mil.

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's quarterly retained earnings increased from Apr. 2025 ($-169.89 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-141.27 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2025 ($-141.27 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-124.75 Mil).

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's annual retained earnings increased from Oct. 2023 ($-191.29 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($-173.85 Mil) and increased from Oct. 2024 ($-173.85 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-141.27 Mil).

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund  (NYSE:EDD) 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.

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Retained Earnings Chart

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -201.10 -226.45 -191.29 -173.85 -141.27

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -179.20 -173.85 -169.89 -141.27 -124.75
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Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt 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.

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What does a Retained Earnings of $-124.75 Mil mean?
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) has a Retained Earnings of $-124.75 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund and its competitors.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's Retained Earnings too high?
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's current Retained Earnings is $-124.75 Mil. Overall, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's Retained Earnings compare to EAD and FRA?
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's Retained Earnings of $-124.75 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 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund and its competitors. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's current Retained Earnings is $-124.75 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.31, compared to a current price of $5.86 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-124.75 Mil. Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 3 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 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD), the current Retained Earnings is $-124.75 Mil as of Apr. 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 Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund (EDD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.86 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.31. GuruFocus considers Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EDD:

  • Retained Earnings: $-124.75 Mil
  • GF Value™: $10.31 vs. price of $5.86 (43.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Business Description

Address 1585 Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 10036
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The company's primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income, with a secondary investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. It seeks to achieve investment objectives by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its managed assets in emerging markets domestic debt. The fund's portfolio includes sovereign, quasi-sovereign, corporate bonds in emerging markets.
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