Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Equity Lifestyle Properties's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-4,010 Mil.
Equity Lifestyle Properties's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Sep. 2025 (MXN-4,140 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-4,052 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN-4,052 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN-4,010 Mil).
Equity Lifestyle Properties's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 (MXN-3,795 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN-4,484 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 (MXN-4,484 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN-4,052 Mil).
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.
Equity Lifestyle Properties Retained Earnings Historical Data
* 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.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN-4,010 Mil mean?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a Retained Earnings of MXN-4,010 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties' Retained Earnings too high?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' current Retained Earnings is MXN-4,010 Mil. Overall, Equity Lifestyle Properties has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Equity Lifestyle Properties' Retained Earnings compare to AMH and UDR?
Equity Lifestyle Properties' Retained Earnings of MXN-4,010 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 Equity Lifestyle Properties and its competitors. Equity Lifestyle Properties's current Retained Earnings is MXN-4,010 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Equity Lifestyle Properties stock overvalued right now?
Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) has a current Retained Earnings of MXN-4,010 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,444.57, compared to a current price of MXN1,332.85 — trading 7.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN-4,010 Mil. Equity Lifestyle Properties' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS), the current Retained Earnings is MXN-4,010 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 Equity Lifestyle Properties (MEX:ELS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Equity Lifestyle Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,332.85 is trading 7.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,444.57.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ELS:
Retained Earnings: MXN-4,010 Mil
GF Value™: MXN1,444.57 vs. price of MXN1,332.85 (7.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ELS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Equity Lifestyle Properties is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing, residential vehicle communities, and marinas. The company currently has a portfolio of 455 properties across the US with a higher concentration in the Sunbelt; 38% of the company's properties are in Florida, 12% in Arizona, and 8% in California. Equity Lifestyle targets owning properties in attractive retirement destinations. More than 70% of the company's properties are either age-restricted or have an average resident age over 55.
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