Why YFY's (TPE:1907) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

April 05, 2021

The recent earnings posted by YFY Inc. (TPE:1907) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected. We think this is due to investors looking beyond the statutory profits and being concerned with what they see.

Check out our latest analysis for YFY

earnings-and-revenue-history — TSEC:1907 Earnings and Revenue History April 5th 2021

Our Take On YFY's Profit Performance

Because of this, we think that it may be that YFY's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing YFY at this point in time. Be aware that YFY is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those is a bit concerning...

Our examination of YFY has focussed on certain factors that can make its earnings look better than they are. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. 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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