Sandoll's (KOSDAQ:419120) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Sandoll Inc.'s (KOSDAQ:419120) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

Check out our latest analysis for Sandoll

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Sandoll's profit was reduced by ₩677m, due to unusual items, over the last year. 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Sandoll doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

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

Our Take On Sandoll's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Sandoll's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Sandoll'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. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. To help with this, we've discovered 6 warning signs (2 are concerning!) that you ought to be aware of before buying any shares in Sandoll.

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