The Strong Earnings Posted By Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd (SZSE:300100) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Ningbo Shuanglin Auto Parts Co.,Ltd. (SZSE:300100) recently. Our analysis says that investors should be optimistic, as the strong profit is built on solid foundations.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥65m expense attributed to unusual items. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. 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 Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

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Our Take On Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Better yet, its EPS are growing strongly, which is nice to see. 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 want to do dive deeper into Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example, we've discovered 1 warning sign that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Ningbo Shuanglin Auto PartsLtd.

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