Some May Be Optimistic About New Work's (ETR:NWO) Earnings

The market for New Work SE's (ETR:NWO) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

See our latest analysis for New Work

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that New Work's profit was reduced by €13m, due to unusual items, over the last year. 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect New Work 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 New Work's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from New Work's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think New Work's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And on top of that, its earnings per share have grown at 41% per year over the last three years. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing New Work at this point in time. For example, we've found that New Work has 3 warning signs (1 is concerning!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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