Zhejiang Supor (SZSE:002032) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues

Zhejiang Supor Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:002032) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We believe that shareholders have noticed some concerning factors beyond the statutory profit numbers.

Check out our latest analysis for Zhejiang Supor

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Zhejiang Supor's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥196m gain attributed to unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's as you'd expect, given these boosts are described as 'unusual'. If Zhejiang Supor doesn't see that contribution repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to drop over the current year.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On Zhejiang Supor's Profit Performance

Arguably, Zhejiang Supor's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Zhejiang Supor's true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. But at least holders can take some solace from the 20% per annum growth in EPS for the last three. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. 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. For example - Zhejiang Supor has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Zhejiang Supor's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. 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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