Some May Be Optimistic About Virtualex Holdings' (TSE:6193) Earnings

The most recent earnings report from Virtualex Holdings, Inc. (TSE:6193) was disappointing for shareholders. Despite the soft profit numbers, our analysis has optimistic about the overall quality of the income statement.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Virtualex Holdings' profit results, we need to consider the JP¥110m expense attributed to unusual items. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Virtualex Holdings 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 Virtualex Holdings.

Our Take On Virtualex Holdings' Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Virtualex Holdings' earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think Virtualex Holdings' earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Better yet, its EPS are growing strongly, which is nice to see. 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. For example - Virtualex Holdings has 4 warning signs we think you should be aware of.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Virtualex Holdings' 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. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with significant insider holdings to be useful.

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