Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good LX Holdings' (KRX:383800) Earnings Are

Last week's profit announcement from LX Holdings Corp. (KRX:383800) was underwhelming for investors, despite headline numbers being robust. We think that the market might be paying attention to some underlying factors that they find to be concerning.

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Our Take On LX Holdings' Profit Performance

Therefore, it seems possible to us that LX Holdings' true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing LX Holdings at this point in time. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for LX Holdings and we think they deserve your attention.

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