Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past KD Chem's (KOSDAQ:221980) Soft Earnings

The market for KD Chem Co., Ltd.'s (KOSDAQ:221980) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think that the softer headline numbers might be getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that KD Chem's profit was reduced by ₩994m, due to unusual items, over the last year. 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 KD Chem 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 KD Chem.

Our Take On KD Chem's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from KD Chem's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that KD Chem's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. 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 KD Chem as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for KD Chem you should know about.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of KD Chem's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. 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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