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The market for Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's (ETR:PFV) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology's profit results, we need to consider the €17m 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.
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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology's Profit Performance
Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology you should be mindful of and 1 of these can't be ignored.
Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. 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. 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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