There May Be Reason For Hope In Kangda New Materials (Group)'s (SZSE:002669) Disappointing Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Kangda New Materials (Group) Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:002669) shareholders over the last week. Our analysis suggests that while the profits are soft, the foundations of the business are strong.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Kangda New Materials (Group)'s profit results, we need to consider the CN¥39m expense attributed to unusual items. 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Kangda New Materials (Group) to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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Our Take On Kangda New Materials (Group)'s Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Kangda New Materials (Group)'s earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Kangda New Materials (Group)'s statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. 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. If you'd like to know more about Kangda New Materials (Group) as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Our analysis shows 4 warning signs for Kangda New Materials (Group) (2 are a bit concerning!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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