Some May Be Optimistic About North Long Dragon New Materials Tech's (SZSE:301357) Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with North Long Dragon New Materials Tech Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:301357) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that North Long Dragon New Materials Tech's profit was reduced by CN¥6.6m, due to unusual items, over the last year. 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. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect North Long Dragon New Materials Tech 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 North Long Dragon New Materials Tech.

Our Take On North Long Dragon New Materials Tech's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from North Long Dragon New Materials Tech'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 North Long Dragon New Materials Tech'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. If you'd like to know more about North Long Dragon New Materials Tech as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. For example, we've discovered 4 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of North Long Dragon New Materials Tech.

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