Hitejinro Holdings' (KRX:000140) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point

Even though Hitejinro Holdings Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:000140) recent earnings release was robust, the market didn't seem to notice. We think that investors have missed some encouraging factors underlying the profit figures.

Check out our latest analysis for Hitejinro Holdings

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Hitejinro Holdings' profit results, we need to consider the ₩30b expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. If Hitejinro Holdings 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 Hitejinro Holdings' Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Hitejinro Holdings' earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Hitejinro Holdings' earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And on top of that, its earnings per share have grown at an extremely impressive rate over the last year. The goal of this article has been to assess how well we can rely on the statutory earnings to reflect the company's potential, but there is plenty more to consider. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Be aware that Hitejinro Holdings is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those makes us a bit uncomfortable...

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