Yotai Refractories' (TSE:5357) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Yotai Refractories Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:5357) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, we think that shareholders may be missing some concerning details in the numbers.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Yotai Refractories' profit results, we need to consider the JP¥1.6b gain attributed to 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 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 Yotai Refractories' 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.

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 Yotai Refractories' Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Yotai Refractories' earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Yotai Refractories' underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. But the good news is that its EPS growth over the last three years has been very impressive. 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. To help with this, we've discovered 4 warning signs (1 can't be ignored!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Yotai Refractories.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Yotai Refractories' 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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