Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group)'s (SHSE:600592) Soft Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group) Co., Ltd's (SHSE:600592) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

Check out our latest analysis for Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group)

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group)'s profit was reduced by CN¥31m, 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. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group) to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group).

Our Take On Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group)'s Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group)'s earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group)'s earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. 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. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group), and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

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