Earnings are considered stable, the structure of the industry in which the entity operates is strong, and the outlook for future profitability is favourable.

"I think our stock is undervalued, based on our forecasts for future profitability," he said.

But they remind us that the unemployment data also conveys a valuable message about future corporate profitability.

They also warned against the cumulative effect that any US reforms might have on future profitability.

The common needs identified were past and future profitability, information relating to financial risk and solvency, return on investment and risk.

Answer guide: Information about the future as repayment of any monies lent is likely to come from future profitability.

But investment bankers said few deals were likely until potential buyers could assess future profitability.

Winning them back is the key to future profitability.

The moratorium hits at the heart of the banking system's hope for future profitability.

Clorox said it would restructure parts of its operations and get out of the detergent business to focus on core products and future profitability.