CYMECHS' (KOSDAQ:160980) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

CYMECHS Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:160980) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. We did some analysis and think that investors are missing some details hidden beneath the profit numbers.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that CYMECHS' profit received a boost of ₩5.4b in unusual items, over the last year. We can't deny that higher profits generally leave us optimistic, but we'd prefer it if the profit were to be sustainable. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. We can see that CYMECHS' positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year to December 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of CYMECHS.

Our Take On CYMECHS' Profit Performance

As previously mentioned, CYMECHS' large boost from unusual items won't be there indefinitely, so its statutory earnings are probably a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that CYMECHS' underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. The good news is that, its earnings per share increased by 40% in the last year. 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. If you want to do dive deeper into CYMECHS, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. To help with this, we've discovered 5 warning signs (1 can't be ignored!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in CYMECHS.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of CYMECHS' 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 with high insider ownership.

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