Q.S.I's (KOSDAQ:066310) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Q.S.I Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:066310) recently. We have done some analysis and have found some comforting factors beneath the profit numbers.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Q.S.I's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by ₩187m 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. 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. Q.S.I took a rather significant hit from unusual items in the year to September 2025. All else being equal, this would likely have the effect of making the statutory profit look worse than its underlying earnings power.

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Our Take On Q.S.I's Profit Performance

As we mentioned previously, the Q.S.I's profit was hampered by unusual items in the last year. Because of this, we think Q.S.I's underlying earnings potential is as good as, or possibly even better, than the statutory profit makes it seem! Furthermore, it has done a great job growing EPS over the last year. The goal of this article has been to assess how well we can rely on the statutory earnings to reflect the company's potential, but there is plenty more to consider. If you want to do dive deeper into Q.S.I, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for Q.S.I and we think they deserve your attention.

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