The Strong Earnings Posted By Fuji Kyuko (TSE:9010) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Even though Fuji Kyuko Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:9010) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. We think that investors have missed some encouraging factors underlying the profit figures.

Check out our latest analysis for Fuji Kyuko

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Fuji Kyuko's profit results, we need to consider the JP¥1.3b 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 Fuji Kyuko to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On Fuji Kyuko's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Fuji Kyuko's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Fuji Kyuko's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And on top of that, its earnings per share have grown at an extremely impressive rate over the last year. 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for Fuji Kyuko and we think they deserve your attention.

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