We Think That There Are Issues Underlying Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd's (TSE:7235) Earnings

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:7235) stock hasn't moved much. Our analysis suggests that shareholders have noticed something concerning in the numbers.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd's profit received a boost of JP¥201m in unusual items, over the last year. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. 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 Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd.

Our Take On Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd's Profit Performance

Arguably, Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. The silver lining is that its EPS growth over the last year has been really wonderful, even if it's not a perfect measure. 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 Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example - Tokyo Radiator Mfg.Co.Ltd has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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