We Think You Can Look Beyond Suzhou Nanomicro Technology's (SHSE:688690) Lackluster Earnings

Suzhou Nanomicro Technology Co., Ltd.'s (SHSE:688690) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our analysis suggests that the soft headline numbers are getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Suzhou Nanomicro Technology's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥16m expense attributed to unusual items. 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. If Suzhou Nanomicro Technology 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 Suzhou Nanomicro Technology's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Suzhou Nanomicro Technology'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 Suzhou Nanomicro Technology's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. 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 Suzhou Nanomicro Technology, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. For example - Suzhou Nanomicro Technology has 1 warning sign we think you should be aware of.

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