Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd (SHSE:688352) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of

Despite posting some strong earnings, the market for Hefei Chipmore Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SHSE:688352) stock hasn't moved much. Our analysis suggests that this might be because shareholders have noticed some concerning underlying factors.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit gained from CN¥36m worth of unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd doesn't see that contribution repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to drop over the current year.

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Our Take On Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Arguably, Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. But on the bright side, its earnings per share have grown at an extremely impressive rate over the last three years. 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for Hefei Chipmore TechnologyLtd and we think they deserve your attention.

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