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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $3,265 Mil.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's quarterly retained earnings
declined
from Jun. 2025 ($3,303 Mil) to Sep. 2025 ($2,055 Mil) but then
increased
from Sep. 2025 ($2,055 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,265 Mil).
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($3,023 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($3,285 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($3,285 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($3,265 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA 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.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF) has a Retained Earnings of $3,265 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and its competitors.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Retained Earnings too high?
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Retained Earnings is $3,265 Mil. Overall, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's Retained Earnings of $3,265 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation 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 Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA and its competitors. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's current Retained Earnings is $3,265 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.68, compared to a current price of $14.40 — trading 65.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $3,265 Mil. Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 10 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF), the current Retained Earnings is $3,265 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 Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA (WAWIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.40 is trading 65.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.68.
GuruFocus considers Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WAWIF:
Retained Earnings: $3,265 Mil
GF Value™: $8.68 vs. price of $14.40 (65.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAWIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA is an integrated vehicle transportation and logistics company, supporting customers across their supply chain, all the way from the factory to the end-consumer. The company has three reportable operating segments, namely Shipping services, Logistics services and Government services. It generates maximum revenue from the Shipping services segment. The shipping services segment is engaged in the ocean transport of cars and RoRo cargo. Its main customers are car manufacturers as well as manufacturers of construction and other high and heavy equipment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Americas followed by Europe, Asia and Africa.
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