Ildong Holdings' (KRX:000230) Earnings Seem To Be Promising

The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Ildong Holdings Co., Ltd. (KRX:000230) despite the healthy numbers. We did some digging, and we think that investors are missing some encouraging factors in the underlying numbers.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Ildong Holdings' profit results, we need to consider the ₩8.3b 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Ildong Holdings took a rather significant hit from unusual items in the year to September 2025. 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 Ildong Holdings' Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant unusual expense will make Ildong Holdings' statutory profit lower than it would otherwise have been. Based on this observation, we consider it possible that Ildong Holdings' statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! 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. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for Ildong Holdings and we think they deserve your attention.

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