WESMF (West Mining) Retained Earnings: $-12.42 Mil (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is West Mining Retained Earnings?

West Mining WESMF Retained Earnings is $-12.42 Mil as of Apr. 2026. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. West Mining's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $-12.42 Mil.

West Mining's quarterly retained earnings declined from Oct. 2025 ($-12.58 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($-12.68 Mil) but then increased from Jan. 2026 ($-12.68 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($-12.42 Mil).

West Mining's annual retained earnings declined from Oct. 2023 ($-8.11 Mil) to Oct. 2024 ($-11.81 Mil) and declined from Oct. 2024 ($-11.81 Mil) to Oct. 2025 ($-12.58 Mil).

West Mining  (OTCPK:WESMF) 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.

West Mining Retained Earnings Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Mining's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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West Mining Retained Earnings Chart

West Mining Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Retained Earnings
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West Mining Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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West Mining 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 $-12.42 Mil mean?
West Mining (WESMF) has a Retained Earnings of $-12.42 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on West Mining and its competitors.
Is West Mining's Retained Earnings too high?
West Mining's current Retained Earnings is $-12.42 Mil.
How does West Mining's Retained Earnings compare to competitors?
West Mining's Retained Earnings of $-12.42 Mil can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining 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 Metals & Mining company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Metals & Mining 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 West Mining and its competitors. West Mining's current Retained Earnings is $-12.42 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Mining stock overvalued right now?
West Mining (WESMF) has a current Retained Earnings of $-12.42 Mil. The current Retained Earnings is $-12.42 Mil. 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 West Mining (WESMF), the current Retained Earnings is $-12.42 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.

West Mining Business Description

Other Exchanges WEST:Canada
Address 1011 West Cordova Street, Suite 4204, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 0B2
West Mining Corp is a mineral exploration company engaged in the identification, acquisition, and exploration of mineral properties. Its project portfolio comprises the Kena Project, located in the Nelson Mining District in British Columbia, and the Folkestone Property claims located in the Spanish Mountain District and the Junkers District in British Columbia, Canada.