Genoray's (KOSDAQ:122310) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

The market for Genoray Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:122310) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. Our analysis suggests that while the profits are soft, the foundations of the business are strong.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that Genoray's profit was reduced by ₩2.8b, 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Genoray to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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

Our Take On Genoray's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Genoray's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Genoray's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. 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. To help with this, we've discovered 5 warning signs (1 is a bit unpleasant!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Genoray.

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