Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Aisino Co.Ltd.'s (SHSE:600271) lackluster earnings report last week. We think that the softer headline numbers might be getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand AisinoLtd's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥145m expense attributed to unusual items. 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. If AisinoLtd doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

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 AisinoLtd's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from AisinoLtd's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think AisinoLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the 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. If you want to do dive deeper into AisinoLtd, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. Case in point: We've spotted 1 warning sign for AisinoLtd you should be aware of.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of AisinoLtd's profit. 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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