Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology's (SHSE:603231) Shareholders Have More To Worry About Than Only Soft Earnings

A lackluster earnings announcement from Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology Co., Ltd. (SHSE:603231) last week didn't sink the stock price. However, we believe that investors should be aware of some underlying factors which may be of concern.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥14m gain attributed to unusual items. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. 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 Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology doesn't see that contribution repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to drop over the current year.

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Our Take On Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology's Profit Performance

Arguably, Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. Nonetheless, it's still worth noting that its earnings per share have grown at 16% over the last three years. 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. For example, we've discovered 1 warning sign that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Solbar Ningbo Protein Technology.

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