NakayamafukuLtd's (TSE:7442) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Nakayamafuku Co.,Ltd.'s (TSE:7442) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. We did some digging, and we found some concerning factors in the details.

We've discovered 4 warning signs about NakayamafukuLtd. View them for free.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand NakayamafukuLtd's profit results, we need to consider the JP¥375m 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. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. We can see that NakayamafukuLtd's positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year to March 2025. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of NakayamafukuLtd.

Our Take On NakayamafukuLtd's Profit Performance

As previously mentioned, NakayamafukuLtd's 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 NakayamafukuLtd's statutory profits may be a bad guide to its underlying earnings power, and might give investors an overly positive impression of the company. The silver lining is that its EPS growth over the last year has been really wonderful, even if it's not a perfect measure. 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for NakayamafukuLtd (1 doesn't sit too well with us!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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