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Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Osaka Gas' (TSE:9532) Soft Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.'s (TSE:9532) lackluster earnings report last week. Our analysis suggests that while the profits are soft, the foundations of the business are strong.
Check out our latest analysis for Osaka Gas
The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit
Importantly, our data indicates that Osaka Gas' profit was reduced by JP¥31b, due to unusual items, over the last year. 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Osaka Gas to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.
That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.
Our Take On Osaka Gas' Profit Performance
Because unusual items detracted from Osaka Gas' earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Osaka Gas' statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And on top of that, its earnings per share have grown at 18% per year over the last three years. 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. If you'd like to know more about Osaka Gas as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 3 warning signs for Osaka Gas and we think they deserve your attention.
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About TSE:9532
Osaka Gas
Provides gas, electricity, and other energy products and services in Japan and internationally.