Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd's (TSE:2108) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:2108) stock hasn't moved much. We did some digging, and we found some concerning factors in the details.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

For anyone who wants to understand Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit gained from JP¥790m worth of unusual items. We can't deny that higher profits generally leave us optimistic, but we'd prefer it if the profit were to be sustainable. 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. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. We can see that Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd's positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year to March 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.

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Our Take On Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. But at least holders can take some solace from the 19% per annum growth in EPS for the last three. 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. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd at this point in time. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with Nippon Beet Sugar ManufacturingLtd, and understanding this should be part of your investment process.

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