Investors signalled that they were pleased with Maha Energy AB (publ)'s (STO:MAHA A) most recent earnings report. This reaction by the market reaction is understandable when looking at headline profits and we have found some further encouraging factors.
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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit
For anyone who wants to understand Maha Energy's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by US$5.9m due to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Maha Energy took a rather significant hit from unusual items in the year to March 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items made its statutory profit significantly weaker than it would otherwise be.
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 Maha Energy's Profit Performance
As we mentioned previously, the Maha Energy's profit was hampered by unusual items in the last year. Based on this observation, we consider it possible that Maha Energy's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And it's also positive that the company showed enough improvement to book a profit this year, after losing money last year. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for Maha Energy and we think they deserve your attention.
This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Maha Energy'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. 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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About OM:MAHA A
Maha Energy
Engages in the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas in Brazil, the United States, and Oman.
Flawless balance sheet very low.
