Concerns Surrounding Inhwa Precision's (KOSDAQ:101930) Performance

The market for Inhwa Precision Co., Ltd's (KOSDAQ:101930) stock was strong after it released a healthy earnings report last week. While the profit numbers were good, our analysis has found some concerning factors that shareholders should be aware of.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Inhwa Precision's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit gained from ₩44b worth of unusual items. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. We can see that Inhwa Precision's positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year 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.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Inhwa Precision.

Our Take On Inhwa Precision's Profit Performance

As previously mentioned, Inhwa Precision's large boost from unusual items won't be there indefinitely, so its statutory earnings are probably a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Inhwa Precision's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. The good news is that it earned a profit in the last twelve months, despite its previous loss. 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. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 3 warning signs with Inhwa Precision, and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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