Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past TakanoLtd's (TSE:7885) Soft Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Takano Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:7885) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis suggests that while the profits are soft, the foundations of the business are strong.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand TakanoLtd's profit results, we need to consider the JP¥48m 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If TakanoLtd doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

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Our Take On TakanoLtd's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from TakanoLtd's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think TakanoLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. 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. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. You'd be interested to know, that we found 3 warning signs for TakanoLtd and you'll want to know about these bad boys.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of TakanoLtd's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ownership.

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