Pci Technology GroupLtd's (SHSE:600728) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Pci Technology Group Co.,Ltd.'s (SHSE:600728) 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.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that Pci Technology GroupLtd's profit received a boost of CN¥448m in unusual items, over the last year. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. When we crunched the numbers on thousands of publicly listed companies, we found that a boost from unusual items in a given year is often not repeated the next year. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. We can see that Pci Technology GroupLtd's positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year to December 2023. All else being equal, this would likely have the effect of making the statutory profit a poor guide to underlying earnings power.

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 Pci Technology GroupLtd's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Pci Technology GroupLtd's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Pci Technology GroupLtd's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. The good news is that it earned a profit in the last twelve months, despite its previous loss. 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. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. Our analysis shows 2 warning signs for Pci Technology GroupLtd (1 shouldn't be ignored!) and we strongly recommend you look at these before investing.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Pci Technology GroupLtd's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying.

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