Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Hyunwoo Industrial's (KOSDAQ:092300) Soft Earnings

The market for Hyunwoo Industrial Co., LTD's (KOSDAQ:092300) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We think that the softer headline numbers might be getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Hyunwoo Industrial's profit was reduced by ₩531m, 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Hyunwoo Industrial to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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Our Take On Hyunwoo Industrial's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Hyunwoo Industrial's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Hyunwoo Industrial's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back 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'd like to know more about Hyunwoo Industrial as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Hyunwoo Industrial you should be aware of.

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