We Think You Can Look Beyond Kingboard Holdings' (HKG:148) Lackluster Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Kingboard Holdings Limited's (HKG:148) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis suggests that while the profits are soft, the foundations of the business are strong.

See our latest analysis for Kingboard Holdings

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Kingboard Holdings' profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by HK$1.0b due 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 Kingboard Holdings 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 Kingboard Holdings' Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Kingboard Holdings' earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Kingboard Holdings' 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. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. Be aware that Kingboard Holdings is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those shouldn't be ignored...

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