There May Be Some Bright Spots In Pangaea Logistics Solutions' (NASDAQ:PANL) Earnings

Last week's earnings announcement from Pangaea Logistics Solutions, Ltd. (NASDAQ:PANL) was disappointing to investors, with a sluggish profit figure. We did some analysis, and found that there are some reasons to be cautious about the headline numbers.

See our latest analysis for Pangaea Logistics Solutions

Our Take On Pangaea Logistics Solutions' Profit Performance

Therefore, it seems possible to us that Pangaea Logistics Solutions' true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Pangaea Logistics Solutions, and understanding these bad boys should be part of your investment process.

In this article we've looked at a number of factors that can impair the utility of profit numbers, as a guide to a business. 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. 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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