GeneBioTech Ltd's (KOSDAQ:086060) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with GeneBioTech Co. ,Ltd's (KOSDAQ:086060) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand GeneBioTech Ltd's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by ₩489m due to unusual items. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect GeneBioTech Ltd to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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Our Take On GeneBioTech Ltd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from GeneBioTech Ltd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that GeneBioTech Ltd's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! 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. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing GeneBioTech Ltd at this point in time. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 1 warning sign with GeneBioTech Ltd, and understanding this should be part of your investment process.

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