We Think Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical's (SZSE:300006) Healthy Earnings Might Be Conservative

Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:300006) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the last week. Our analysis suggests that shareholders might be missing some positive underlying factors in the earnings report.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥31m expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. 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 September 2024, Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical 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.

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Our Take On Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant unusual expense will make Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical's statutory profit lower than it would otherwise have been. Because of this, we think Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical's underlying earnings potential is as good as, or possibly even better, than the statutory profit makes it seem! And it's also positive that the company showed enough improvement to book a profit this year, after losing money 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. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical at this point in time. At Simply Wall St, we found 2 warning signs for Chongqing Lummy Pharmaceutical and we think they deserve your attention.

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