There May Be Underlying Issues With The Quality Of Valid Soluções' (BVMF:VLID3) Earnings

Valid Soluções S.A.'s (BVMF:VLID3) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. We did some digging, and we found some concerning factors in the details.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Valid Soluções' profit results, we need to consider the R$78m gain attributed to unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. Assuming those unusual items don't show up again in the current year, we'd thus expect profit to be weaker next year (in the absence of business growth, that is).

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

Our Take On Valid Soluções' Profit Performance

Arguably, Valid Soluções' statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Valid Soluções' true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. But at least holders can take some solace from the 66% EPS growth in the last year. The goal of this article has been to assess how well we can rely on the statutory earnings to reflect the company's potential, but there is plenty more to consider. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. At Simply Wall St, we found 3 warning signs for Valid Soluções and we think they deserve your attention.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Valid Soluções' profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. 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 with significant insider holdings to be useful.

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