IS DongSeo's (KRX:010780) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

The market for IS DongSeo Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:010780) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. Our analysis suggests that while the profits are soft, the foundations of the business are strong.

Check out our latest analysis for IS DongSeo

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that IS DongSeo's profit was reduced by ₩50b, due to unusual items, over the last year. 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect IS DongSeo 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 IS DongSeo's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from IS DongSeo's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that IS DongSeo's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. To that end, you should learn about the 4 warning signs we've spotted with IS DongSeo (including 2 which are significant).

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