Shareholders Can Be Confident That DorianG's (NYSE:LPG) Earnings Are High Quality

Unsurprisingly, Dorian LPG Ltd.'s (NYSE:LPG) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report. However, our analysis suggests that shareholders may be missing some factors that indicate the earnings result was not as good as it looked.

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Our Take On DorianG's Profit Performance

Because of this, we think that it may be that DorianG'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 DorianG at this point in time. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for DorianG (1 doesn't sit too well with us) you should be familiar with.

Our examination of DorianG has focussed on certain factors that can make its earnings look better than they are. 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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