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There May Be Some Bright Spots In Tubos Reunidos' (BME:TRG) Earnings

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The most recent earnings report from Tubos Reunidos, S.A. (BME:TRG) was disappointing for shareholders. While the headline numbers were soft, we believe that investors might be missing some encouraging factors.

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BME:TRG Earnings and Revenue History October 4th 2024

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that Tubos Reunidos' profit was reduced by €3.7m, 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. Tubos Reunidos took a rather significant hit from unusual items in the year to June 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items made its statutory profit significantly weaker than it would otherwise be.

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Our Take On Tubos Reunidos' Profit Performance

As we mentioned previously, the Tubos Reunidos' profit was hampered by unusual items in the last year. Because of this, we think Tubos Reunidos' underlying earnings potential is as good as, or possibly even better, than the statutory profit makes it seem! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. When we did our research, we found 2 warning signs for Tubos Reunidos (1 shouldn't be ignored!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

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