Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good KRAFTON's (KRX:259960) Earnings Are

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like KRAFTON, Inc.'s (KRX:259960) stock has recently. We did some digging and found some further encouraging factors that investors will like.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand KRAFTON's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by ₩94b due 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 KRAFTON doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On KRAFTON's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from KRAFTON's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that KRAFTON's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And on top of that, its earnings per share increased by 17% in the 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. Ultimately, this article has formed an opinion based on historical data. However, it can also be great to think about what analysts are forecasting for the future. So feel free to check out our free graph representing analyst forecasts.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of KRAFTON'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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