There May Be Reason For Hope In Nihon Falcom's (TSE:3723) Disappointing Earnings

The subdued market reaction suggests that Nihon Falcom Corporation's (TSE:3723) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises. However, we believe that investors should be aware of some underlying factors which may be of concern.

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Our Take On Nihon Falcom's Profit Performance

Therefore, it seems possible to us that Nihon Falcom's true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. For example, we've found that Nihon Falcom has 2 warning signs (1 is potentially serious!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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