STUDIO ALICELtd's (TSE:2305) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern STUDIO ALICE Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2305) shareholders over the last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

See our latest analysis for STUDIO ALICELtd

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand STUDIO ALICELtd's profit results, we need to consider the JP¥403m expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. 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 STUDIO ALICELtd to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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Our Take On STUDIO ALICELtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from STUDIO ALICELtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that STUDIO ALICELtd's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. 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. 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 2 warning signs for STUDIO ALICELtd and we think they deserve your attention.

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