DK&DLtd's (KOSDAQ:263020) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern DK&D Co.,Ltd's (KOSDAQ:263020) shareholders over the last week. We think that the softer headline numbers might be getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that DK&DLtd's profit was reduced by ₩1.2b, due to unusual items, over the last year. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If DK&DLtd doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

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Our Take On DK&DLtd's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from DK&DLtd's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think DK&DLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Better yet, its EPS are growing strongly, which is nice to see. 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 2 warning signs with DK&DLtd, and understanding these bad boys should be part of your investment process.

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