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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. American Homes 4 Rent's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-6,856 Mil.
American Homes 4 Rent's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (MXN-7,346 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-6,980 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN-6,980 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN-6,856 Mil).
American Homes 4 Rent's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN-6,703 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-7,938 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN-7,938 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-6,980 Mil).
American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) 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.
American Homes 4 Rent Retained Earnings Historical Data
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American Homes 4 Rent 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 MXN-6,856 Mil mean?
American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) has a Retained Earnings of MXN-6,856 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on American Homes 4 Rent and its competitors.
Is American Homes 4 Rent's Retained Earnings too high?
American Homes 4 Rent's current Retained Earnings is MXN-6,856 Mil. Overall, American Homes 4 Rent has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Homes 4 Rent's Retained Earnings compare to ELS and UDR?
American Homes 4 Rent's Retained Earnings of MXN-6,856 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 American Homes 4 Rent and its competitors. American Homes 4 Rent's current Retained Earnings is MXN-6,856 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Homes 4 Rent stock overvalued right now?
American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) has a current Retained Earnings of MXN-6,856 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN822.43, compared to a current price of MXN698.98 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN-6,856 Mil. American Homes 4 Rent's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH), the current Retained Earnings is MXN-6,856 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 American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Homes 4 Rent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN698.98 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN822.43.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AMH:
Retained Earnings: MXN-6,856 Mil
GF Value™: MXN822.43 vs. price of MXN698.98 (15% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Homes 4 Rent is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, operating, and leasing single-family homes as rental properties throughout the United States. The company's real estate portfolio is largely comprised of single-family properties in urban markets in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. American Homes 4 Rent's land holdings also represent a sizable percentage of its total assets in terms of value. The company derives the vast majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from single-family properties through short-term or annual leases. The firm's geographical markets include Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina in terms of the number of properties in each.
83GF Score
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