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If the opening stock is overvalued, it leads to an inflated cost of goods sold (COGS) when calculating net profit. This is because the higher opening stock increases the total inventory costs, thus reducing the gross profit. Consequently, the overall net profit will be lower than it should be, potentially misleading stakeholders about the company's financial health.

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