Are BORATR's (KOSDAQ:250000) Statutory Earnings A Good Guide To Its Underlying Profitability?

It might be old fashioned, but we really like to invest in companies that make a profit, each and every year. That said, the current statutory profit is not always a good guide to a company's underlying profitability. This article will consider whether BORATR's (KOSDAQ:250000) statutory profits are a good guide to its underlying earnings.

While BORATR was able to generate revenue of ₩50.3b in the last twelve months, we think its profit result of ₩2.14b was more important. While it managed to grow its revenue over the last three years, its profit has moved in the other direction, as you can see in the chart below.

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Of course, it is only sensible to look beyond the statutory profits and question how well those numbers represent the sustainable earnings power of the business. This article will focus on the impact unusual items have had on BORATR's statutory earnings. Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of BORATR.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand BORATR's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by ₩1.0b due to unusual items. 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. If BORATR doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

Our Take On BORATR's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from BORATR'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 BORATR's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. 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. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing BORATR at this point in time. When we did our research, we found 7 warning signs for BORATR (2 are a bit concerning!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of BORATR's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying to be useful.

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