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Opticis' (KOSDAQ:109080) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Opticis Company Limited's (KOSDAQ:109080) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. We did some digging, and we found some concerning factors in the details.
How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?
Importantly, our data indicates that Opticis' profit received a boost of ₩459m in unusual items, over the last year. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. When we crunched the numbers on thousands of publicly listed companies, we found that a boost from unusual items in a given year is often not repeated the next year. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual items don't show up again in the current year, we'd thus expect profit to be weaker next year (in the absence of business growth, that is).
Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Opticis.

Our Take On Opticis' Profit Performance
Arguably, Opticis' statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Opticis' statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. But the happy news is that, while acknowledging we have to look beyond the statutory numbers, those numbers are still improving, with EPS growing at a very high rate 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. 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 that end, you should learn about the 2 warning signs we've spotted with Opticis (including 1 which is a bit concerning).
This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Opticis' profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. 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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About KOSDAQ:A109080
Opticis
Engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of fiber- optic digital link products in South Korea and internationally.
Flawless balance sheet with solid track record.
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