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Eurocommercial Properties (ENXTAM:ECMPA) Margin Jump, Driven by One-Off Gain, Sparks Earnings Quality Debate
Eurocommercial Properties (ENXTAM:ECMPA) reported a net profit margin of 48% for the last twelve months, sharply up from the prior year's 11%, driven primarily by a one-off gain of €119.7 million. While this sent annual earnings growth to 336.8%, contrasting with a five-year average annual decline of 6.2%, it also means future earnings may not follow the same steep trajectory. Investors will be weighing this surge in profit against forecasts for more modest revenue and earnings growth in the...