Concerns Surrounding In the FLTD's (KRX:014990) Performance

The recent earnings posted by In the F CO.,LTD. (KRX:014990) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected. We believe that shareholders have noticed some concerning factors beyond the statutory profit numbers.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand In the FLTD's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit gained from ₩3.9b worth of unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. 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. In the FLTD had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit to June 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 In the FLTD's Profit Performance

As previously mentioned, In the FLTD'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 In the FLTD'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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Be aware that In the FLTD is showing 4 warning signs in our investment analysis and 2 of those don't sit too well with us...

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