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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Willis Lease Finance's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $637.0 Mil.
Willis Lease Finance's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($590.8 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($611.3 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($611.3 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($637.0 Mil).
Willis Lease Finance's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($397.8 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($491.4 Mil) and
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($491.4 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($590.8 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.
Willis Lease Finance Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Willis Lease Finance's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* 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.
Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) has a Retained Earnings of $637.0 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Willis Lease Finance and its competitors.
Is Willis Lease Finance's Retained Earnings too high?
Willis Lease Finance's current Retained Earnings is $637.0 Mil. Overall, Willis Lease Finance has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Willis Lease Finance's Retained Earnings compare to PRG and LIME?
Willis Lease Finance's Retained Earnings of $637.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services 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 Business Services company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Business Services 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 Willis Lease Finance and its competitors. Willis Lease Finance's current Retained Earnings is $637.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Willis Lease Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $55.15, compared to a current price of $55.36 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $637.0 Mil. Willis Lease Finance's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 5 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 Willis Lease Finance (WLFC), the current Retained Earnings is $637.0 Mil as of Jun. 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 Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Willis Lease Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $55.36 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $55.15.
GuruFocus considers Willis Lease Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WLFC:
Retained Earnings: $637.0 Mil
GF Value™: $55.15 vs. price of $55.36 (0.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WLFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Willis Lease Finance Corp, with its subsidiaries, is a lessor and servicer of commercial aircraft and aircraft engines. The company has two reportable business segments, which include Leasing and Related Operations and Spare Parts Sales. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Leasing and Related Operations segment, which involves acquiring and leasing, under operating leases, commercial aircraft, aircraft engines, and other aircraft equipment and the selective purchase and resale of commercial aircraft engines, aircraft equipment, and other related businesses. Geographically, the company derives maximum Lease rent revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding India), India, South America, Canada, Central America, and the Middle East.
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