Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. ISS AS's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,143 Mil.
ISS AS's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,844 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($1,869 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($1,869 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,143 Mil).
ISS AS's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($1,617 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,844 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($1,844 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($2,143 Mil).
ISS AS (OTCPK:ISFFF) 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.
ISS AS Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISS AS's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
ISS AS (ISFFF) has a Retained Earnings of $2,143 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on ISS AS and its competitors.
Is ISS AS's Retained Earnings too high?
ISS AS's current Retained Earnings is $2,143 Mil. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's Retained Earnings compare to CTAS and CPRT?
ISS AS's Retained Earnings of $2,143 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 ISS AS and its competitors. ISS AS's current Retained Earnings is $2,143 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
ISS AS (ISFFF) has a current Retained Earnings of $2,143 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.73, compared to a current price of $30.50 — trading 62.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $2,143 Mil. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 ISS AS (ISFFF), the current Retained Earnings is $2,143 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 ISS AS (ISFFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $30.50 is trading 62.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.73.
Key valuation signals for ISFFF:
Retained Earnings: $2,143 Mil
GF Value™: $18.73 vs. price of $30.50 (62.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISFFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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