Coreana CosmeticsLtd's (KOSDAQ:027050) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest

Even though Coreana Cosmetics Co.,Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:027050) 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.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Coreana CosmeticsLtd's profit results, we need to consider the ₩701m 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. In the twelve months to March 2024, Coreana CosmeticsLtd had a big unusual items expense. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items made its statutory profit significantly weaker than it would otherwise be.

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Our Take On Coreana CosmeticsLtd's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant unusual expense will make Coreana CosmeticsLtd's statutory profit lower than it would otherwise have been. Because of this, we think Coreana CosmeticsLtd's underlying earnings potential is as good as, or possibly even better, than the statutory profit makes it seem! Better yet, its EPS are growing strongly, which is nice to see. 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. If you'd like to know more about Coreana CosmeticsLtd as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Coreana CosmeticsLtd, and understanding them should be part of your investment process.

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