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We Think D'Ieteren Group's (EBR:DIE) Solid Earnings Are Understated

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D'Ieteren Group SA (EBR:DIE) announced a healthy earnings result recently, and the market rewarded it with a strong uplift in the stock price. Looking deeper at the numbers, we found several encouraging factors beyond the headline profit numbers.

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ENXTBR:DIE Earnings and Revenue History March 13th 2024

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand D'Ieteren Group's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by €114m due to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect D'Ieteren Group to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On D'Ieteren Group's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from D'Ieteren Group's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that D'Ieteren Group's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And on top of that, its earnings per share have grown at an extremely impressive rate over the last three years. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. Ultimately, this article has formed an opinion based on historical data. However, it can also be great to think about what analysts are forecasting for the future. Luckily, you can check out what analysts are forecasting by clicking here.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of D'Ieteren Group's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying to be useful.

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