Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics' (SZSE:300613) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:300613) robust earnings report didn't manage to move the market for its stock. We did some digging, and we found some concerning factors in the details.

See our latest analysis for Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics' profit results, we need to consider the CN¥52m gain attributed to 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 that's as you'd expect, given these boosts are described as 'unusual'. Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit to September 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics' Profit Performance

As previously mentioned, Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics' large boost from unusual items won't be there indefinitely, so its statutory earnings are probably a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics' underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. But at least holders can take some solace from the 13% EPS growth in the last year. 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 Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics at this point in time. For example, we've discovered 2 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Shanghai Fullhan Microelectronics.

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