Hisaka Works' (TSE:6247) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

Hisaka Works, Ltd.'s (TSE:6247) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. However the statutory profit number doesn't tell the whole story, and we have found some factors which might be of concern to shareholders.

Check out our latest analysis for Hisaka Works

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Hisaka Works' profit results, we need to consider the JP¥365m 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. When we crunched the numbers on thousands of publicly listed companies, we found that a boost from unusual items in a given year is often not repeated the next year. 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 Hisaka Works.

Our Take On Hisaka Works' Profit Performance

We'd posit that Hisaka Works' statutory earnings aren't a clean read on ongoing productivity, due to the large unusual item. Because of this, we think that it may be that Hisaka Works' statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. But on the bright side, its earnings per share have grown at an extremely impressive rate 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. If you want to do dive deeper into Hisaka Works, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with Hisaka Works, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.

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