US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) Retained Earnings: $4.31 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is US Solar Fund Retained Earnings?

US Solar Fund LSE:USF 40 Retained Earnings is $4.31 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:USF with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. US Solar Fund's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4.31 Mil.

US Solar Fund's quarterly retained earnings increased from Dec. 2024 ($3.65 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($3.90 Mil) and increased from Jun. 2025 ($3.90 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4.31 Mil).

US Solar Fund's annual retained earnings declined from Dec. 2023 ($6.34 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3.65 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($3.65 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4.31 Mil).


US Solar Fund  (LSE:USF) 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.


US Solar Fund Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for US Solar Fund's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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US Solar Fund Retained Earnings Chart

US Solar Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 4.91 5.19 6.34 3.65 4.31

US Solar Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 6.34 4.27 3.65 3.90 4.31
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US Solar 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Retained Earnings →
What does a Retained Earnings of $4.31 Mil mean?
US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) has a Retained Earnings of $4.31 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on US Solar Fund and its competitors.
Is US Solar Fund's Retained Earnings too high?
US Solar Fund's current Retained Earnings is $4.31 Mil. Overall, US Solar Fund has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does US Solar Fund's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
US Solar Fund's Retained Earnings of $4.31 Mil can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 US Solar Fund and its competitors. US Solar Fund's current Retained Earnings is $4.31 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is US Solar Fund stock overvalued right now?
US Solar Fund (LSE:USF) has a current Retained Earnings of $4.31 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $4.31 Mil. US Solar Fund's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 US Solar Fund (LSE:USF), the current Retained Earnings is $4.31 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.

US Solar Fund Business Description

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US Solar Fund PLC is a closed-end investment trust company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of Solar Power Assets located in North America and other countries forming part of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in the Americas. Its investment objective is to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted and sustainable dividends, with an element of capital growth, by investing in a diversified portfolio of Solar Power Assets. By investing in Solar Power Assets and selling the output from these assets to energy users, the company directly contributes to renewable energy infrastructure and renewable power generation.
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