The Strong Earnings Posted By KC Feed (KOSDAQ:025880) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

KC Feed Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:025880) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. Our analysis found some more factors that we think are good for shareholders.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand KC Feed's profit results, we need to consider the ₩162m expense attributed 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 KC Feed doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of KC Feed.

Our Take On KC Feed's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from KC Feed'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 KC Feed's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And one can definitely find a positive in the fact that it made a profit this year, despite losing money 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. If you'd like to know more about KC Feed as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. For example, KC Feed has 3 warning signs (and 1 which is a bit unpleasant) we think you should know about.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of KC Feed'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. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying.

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