Some May Be Optimistic About Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd's (TSE:2344) Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Heian Ceremony Service Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2344) shareholders over the last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd's profit results, we need to consider the JP¥224m 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. If Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd 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 Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And the EPS is up 35% annually, 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Be aware that Heian Ceremony ServiceLtd is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those doesn't sit too well with us...

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