We Like The Quality Of Cosmax BTI's (KRX:044820) Earnings

Cosmax BTI, Inc.'s (KRX:044820) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the last week. We did some digging, and we think that investors are missing some encouraging factors in the underlying numbers.

Check out our latest analysis for Cosmax BTI

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Cosmax BTI's profit results, we need to consider the ₩2.5b 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Cosmax BTI 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 Cosmax BTI.

Our Take On Cosmax BTI's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Cosmax BTI'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 Cosmax BTI's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And it's also positive that the company showed enough improvement to book a profit this year, after 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. Be aware that Cosmax BTI is showing 3 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those can't be ignored...

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