Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Nihon Yamamura Glass (TSE:5210)

Despite Nihon Yamamura Glass Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:5210) recent earnings report having lackluster headline numbers, the market responded positively. While shareholders may be willing to overlook soft profit numbers, we believe that they should also be taking into account some other factors which may be cause for concern.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Nihon Yamamura Glass' profit results, we need to consider the JP¥2.2b gain attributed to unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. We can see that Nihon Yamamura Glass' positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year to September 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 Nihon Yamamura Glass' Profit Performance

As previously mentioned, Nihon Yamamura Glass' large boost from unusual items won't be there indefinitely, so its statutory earnings are probably a poor guide to its underlying profitability. For this reason, we think that Nihon Yamamura Glass' statutory profits may be a bad guide to its underlying earnings power, and might give investors an overly positive impression of the company. Sadly, its EPS was down over 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. If you want to do dive deeper into Nihon Yamamura Glass, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example - Nihon Yamamura Glass has 3 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

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