Some May Be Optimistic About Malion New Materials' (SZSE:300586) Earnings

Soft earnings didn't appear to concern Malion New Materials Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:300586) shareholders over the last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Malion New Materials' profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by CN¥12m due 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Malion New Materials doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Malion New Materials.

Our Take On Malion New Materials' Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Malion New Materials' earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Malion New Materials' 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. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. If you'd like to know more about Malion New Materials as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Malion New Materials you should know about.

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