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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $4,883 Mil.
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($4,303 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($4,780 Mil) and
increased
from Jun. 2025 ($4,780 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,883 Mil).
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's annual retained earnings
declined
from Dec. 2023 ($4,499 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($4,303 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2024 ($4,303 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($4,883 Mil).
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG (OTCPK:WWUEY) 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.
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG 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.
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG Retained Earnings Chart
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG 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.
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG (WWUEY) has a Retained Earnings of $4,883 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG and its competitors.
Is Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's Retained Earnings too high?
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's current Retained Earnings is $4,883 Mil. Overall, Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's Retained Earnings compare to AFL and MET?
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's Retained Earnings of $4,883 Mil can be compared against companies in the Insurance 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 Insurance company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Insurance 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 Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG and its competitors. Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's current Retained Earnings is $4,883 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG (WWUEY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.40, compared to a current price of $8.86 — trading 5.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $4,883 Mil. Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG (WWUEY), the current Retained Earnings is $4,883 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 Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG (WWUEY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.86 is trading 5.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.40.
GuruFocus considers Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WWUEY:
Retained Earnings: $4,883 Mil
GF Value™: $8.40 vs. price of $8.86 (5.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WWUEY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wustenrot & Wurttembergische AG is a German financial services company. It develops and provides the four components of modern financial planning: financial security, residential property ownership, risk protection, and savings and investment. The company's reportable segments are: Housing, Life and Health Insurance, Property/Casualty Insurance, and all other segments. It generates key revenue from the Property/Casualty Insurance segment. The company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations in Germany.
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