Suzhou Hycan Holdings' (SZSE:002787) Soft Earnings Don't Show The Whole Picture

Suzhou Hycan Holdings Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:002787) recent soft profit numbers didn't appear to worry shareholders, as the stock price showed strength. However, we think the company is showing some signs that things are more promising than they seem.

See our latest analysis for Suzhou Hycan Holdings

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Suzhou Hycan Holdings' profit was reduced by CN¥61m, 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. In the twelve months to December 2023, Suzhou Hycan Holdings had a big unusual items expense. All else being equal, this would likely have the effect of making the statutory profit look worse than its underlying earnings power.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Suzhou Hycan Holdings.

Our Take On Suzhou Hycan Holdings' Profit Performance

As we mentioned previously, the Suzhou Hycan Holdings' profit was hampered by unusual items in the last year. Because of this, we think Suzhou Hycan Holdings' underlying earnings potential is as good as, or possibly even better, than the statutory profit makes it seem! 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 while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Suzhou Hycan Holdings at this point in time. For example, Suzhou Hycan Holdings has 3 warning signs (and 1 which is a bit concerning) we think you should know about.

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