Some May Be Optimistic About Ishii Hyoki's (TSE:6336) Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Ishii Hyoki Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:6336) lackluster earnings report last week. We think that the softer headline numbers might be getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

For anyone who wants to understand Ishii Hyoki's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by JP¥208m due to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. If Ishii Hyoki doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

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

Our Take On Ishii Hyoki's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Ishii Hyoki's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Ishii Hyoki's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And on top of that, its earnings per share have grown at 52% per year over the last three years. The goal of this article has been to assess how well we can rely on the statutory earnings to reflect the company's potential, but there is plenty more to consider. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. For example, we've discovered 1 warning sign that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Ishii Hyoki.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Ishii Hyoki's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. 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 that insiders are buying.

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