Leader Education's (HKG:1449) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Leader Education Limited's (HKG:1449) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. Our analysis suggests that along with soft profit numbers, investors should be aware of some other underlying weaknesses in the numbers.

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Our Take On Leader Education's Profit Performance

Therefore, it seems possible to us that Leader Education's true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. If you'd like to know more about Leader Education as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. To that end, you should learn about the 3 warning signs we've spotted with Leader Education (including 1 which shouldn't be ignored).

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