Why SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd's (KOSDAQ:011370) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

The subdued market reaction suggests that SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.,Ltd's (KOSDAQ:011370) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises. However, we believe that investors should be aware of some underlying factors which may be of concern.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd's profit results, we need to consider the ₩18b gain attributed to unusual items. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit to December 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.

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Our Take On SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. In further bad news, its earnings per share decreased in the last year. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. 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. Case in point: We've spotted 5 warning signs for SEOHAN Const. & Eng.co.Ltd you should be mindful of and 1 of these is a bit unpleasant.

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