Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Techno HorizonLtd's (TSE:6629) Earnings Are

Even though Techno Horizon Co.,Ltd. (TSE:6629 ) posted strong earnings, investors appeared to be underwhelmed. We have done some analysis and have found some comforting factors beneath the profit numbers.

Check out our latest analysis for Techno HorizonLtd

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that Techno HorizonLtd's profit was reduced by JP¥307m, due to unusual items, over the last year. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Techno HorizonLtd 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 Techno HorizonLtd.

Our Take On Techno HorizonLtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Techno HorizonLtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Techno HorizonLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And it's also positive that the company showed enough improvement to book a profit this year, after losing money last year. 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 5 warning signs for Techno HorizonLtd (of which 2 make us uncomfortable!) you should know about.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Techno HorizonLtd's 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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