Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. MFS Multimarketome Trust's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-48.29 Mil.
MFS Multimarketome Trust's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Apr. 2025 ($-54.93 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-40.39 Mil) but then
declined
from Oct. 2025 ($-40.39 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-48.29 Mil).
MFS Multimarketome Trust's annual retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2023 ($-81.88 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($-48.05 Mil) and
increased
from Oct. 2024 ($-48.05 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-40.39 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.
MFS Multimarketome Trust 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 $-48.29 Mil mean?
MFS Multimarketome Trust (MMT) has a Retained Earnings of $-48.29 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on MFS Multimarketome Trust and its competitors.
Is MFS Multimarketome Trust's Retained Earnings too high?
MFS Multimarketome Trust's current Retained Earnings is $-48.29 Mil. Overall, MFS Multimarketome Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MFS Multimarketome Trust's Retained Earnings compare to DHY and SCM?
MFS Multimarketome Trust's Retained Earnings of $-48.29 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management 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 Asset Management company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Asset Management 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 MFS Multimarketome Trust and its competitors. MFS Multimarketome Trust's current Retained Earnings is $-48.29 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MFS Multimarketome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFS Multimarketome Trust (MMT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.93, compared to a current price of $4.42 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $-48.29 Mil. MFS Multimarketome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 MFS Multimarketome Trust (MMT), the current Retained Earnings is $-48.29 Mil as of Apr. 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 MFS Multimarketome Trust (MMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MFS Multimarketome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.42 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.93.
GuruFocus considers MFS Multimarketome Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MMT:
Retained Earnings: $-48.29 Mil
GF Value™: $4.93 vs. price of $4.42 (10.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MFS Multimarket Income Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek high current income, but may also consider capital appreciation. The fund invests a majority of its net assets in fixed-income securities, corporate bonds of the U.S and foreign issuers, U.S Government securities, foreign government securities, mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities of U.S and foreign issuers, and debt instruments of issuers located in emerging market countries. The portfolio of investments comprises of different sector investments such as aerospace, automotive, chemicals, electronics, and others.
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