Elkop (WSE:EKP) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of

Elkop SE (WSE:EKP) just reported some strong earnings, and the market rewarded them with a positive share price move. However, we think that shareholders may be missing some concerning details in the numbers.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Elkop's profit results, we need to consider the zł4.2m gain attributed to unusual items. We can't deny that higher profits generally leave us optimistic, but we'd prefer it if the profit were to be sustainable. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. Elkop had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit to June 2022. 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 Elkop.

Our Take On Elkop's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Elkop's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Elkop's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. But on the bright side, its earnings per share have grown at an extremely impressive rate over the last three years. 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. For instance, we've identified 3 warning signs for Elkop (1 is a bit unpleasant) you should be familiar with.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Elkop's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying.

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