Mediterranean Towers (TLV:MDTR) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Mediterranean Towers Ltd.'s (TLV:MDTR) stock hasn't moved much. We did some digging, and we found some concerning factors in the details.
How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?
To properly understand Mediterranean Towers' profit results, we need to consider the ₪497m gain attributed to unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. When we crunched the numbers on thousands of publicly listed companies, we found that a boost from unusual items in a given year is often not repeated the next year. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Mediterranean Towers had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit to September 2025. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.
Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Mediterranean Towers.
Our Take On Mediterranean Towers' Profit Performance
As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Mediterranean Towers' earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Mediterranean Towers' underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. The good news is that, its earnings per share increased by 62% in the last year. The goal of this article has been to assess how well we can rely on the statutory earnings to reflect the company's potential, but there is plenty more to consider. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. Our analysis shows 3 warning signs for Mediterranean Towers (1 is significant!) and we strongly recommend you look at these before investing.
Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Mediterranean Towers' profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. 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.
Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.