Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Great Portland Estates's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,840.0 Mil.
Great Portland Estates's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($1,617.4 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($1,751.8 Mil) and
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($1,751.8 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,840.0 Mil).
Great Portland Estates's annual retained earnings
increased
from Mar. 2024 ($1,481.6 Mil) to Mar. 2025 ($1,617.4 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2025 ($1,617.4 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,840.0 Mil).
Great Portland Estates (OTCPK:GPEAF) 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.
Great Portland Estates Retained Earnings Historical Data
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Great Portland Estates 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 $1,840.0 Mil mean?
Great Portland Estates (GPEAF) has a Retained Earnings of $1,840.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Great Portland Estates and its competitors.
Is Great Portland Estates' Retained Earnings too high?
Great Portland Estates' current Retained Earnings is $1,840.0 Mil. Overall, Great Portland Estates has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Portland Estates' Retained Earnings compare to BXP and ARE?
Great Portland Estates' Retained Earnings of $1,840.0 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 Great Portland Estates and its competitors. Great Portland Estates's current Retained Earnings is $1,840.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Portland Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Portland Estates (GPEAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.84, compared to a current price of $4.01 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $1,840.0 Mil. Great Portland Estates' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 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 Great Portland Estates (GPEAF), the current Retained Earnings is $1,840.0 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 Great Portland Estates (GPEAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Portland Estates stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.01 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.84.
GuruFocus considers Great Portland Estates to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for GPEAF:
Retained Earnings: $1,840.0 Mil
GF Value™: $3.84 vs. price of $4.01 (4.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GPEAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Portland Estates PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company. The company invests in and develops central London real estate. The company's property portfolio includes 35 Portman Square, Orchard Court, One Chapel Place, 23/24 Newman Street, The Courtyard, Whittington House, 10 South Crescent, Pollen House, 141 Wardour Street, Soho Square Estate, SIX St Andrew Street, The Hickman, City Tower, and others. Its segments include Fully Managed offices, which generate maximum revenue, including joint ventures, and Group Fully Managed offices.
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