CENTRAL MOTEKLtd's (KRX:308170) Strong Earnings Are Of Good Quality

CENTRAL MOTEK Co.Ltd. (KRX:308170) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Our analysis suggests that investors might be missing some promising details.

Check out our latest analysis for CENTRAL MOTEKLtd

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand CENTRAL MOTEKLtd's profit results, we need to consider the ₩1.2b expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect CENTRAL MOTEKLtd to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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 CENTRAL MOTEKLtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from CENTRAL MOTEKLtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think CENTRAL MOTEKLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! 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. If you'd like to know more about CENTRAL MOTEKLtd as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Case in point: We've spotted 3 warning signs for CENTRAL MOTEKLtd you should be aware of.

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