Solid Earnings Reflect Woosu AMSLtd's (KOSDAQ:066590) Strength As A Business

Even though Woosu AMS Co.,Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:066590) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. Our analysis suggests that investors might be missing some promising details.

Check out our latest analysis for Woosu AMSLtd

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Woosu AMSLtd's profit results, we need to consider the ₩2.0b 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Woosu AMSLtd 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 Woosu AMSLtd's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Woosu AMSLtd's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Woosu AMSLtd's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And it's also positive that the company showed enough improvement to book a profit this year, after losing money 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. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Woosu AMSLtd (of which 1 doesn't sit too well with us!) you should know about.

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