We Think You Can Look Beyond Monbat AD's (BUL:MONB) Lackluster Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Monbat AD's (BUL:MONB) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

See our latest analysis for Monbat AD

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

For anyone who wants to understand Monbat AD's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by лв3.4m due to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Monbat AD doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Monbat AD.

Our Take On Monbat AD's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Monbat AD's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Monbat AD's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. 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. If you want to do dive deeper into Monbat AD, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. To that end, you should learn about the 4 warning signs we've spotted with Monbat AD (including 2 which make us uncomfortable).

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Monbat AD's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying.

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