Linkage Software Co., LTD

SHSE:688588 Stock Report

Market Cap: CN¥5.4b

Linkage Software Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 3/6

Linkage Software's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -12%, while the Software industry saw earnings growing at 1.1% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.7% per year. Linkage Software's return on equity is 13.2%, and it has net margins of 16.4%.

Key information

-12.0%

Earnings growth rate

-13.6%

EPS growth rate

Software Industry Growth4.6%
Revenue growth rate7.7%
Return on equity13.2%
Net Margin16.4%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

Nov 06
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

Some May Be Optimistic About Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

May 06
Some May Be Optimistic About Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

Recent updates

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Linkage Software Co., LTD (SHSE:688588) With Shares Advancing 25%

Nov 19
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Linkage Software Co., LTD (SHSE:688588) With Shares Advancing 25%

We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

Nov 06
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

What Linkage Software Co., LTD's (SHSE:688588) 58% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Oct 01
What Linkage Software Co., LTD's (SHSE:688588) 58% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Linkage Software Co., LTD (SHSE:688588)

Sep 27
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Linkage Software Co., LTD (SHSE:688588)

Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Linkage Software (SHSE:688588)

Sep 03
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Linkage Software (SHSE:688588)

Pinning Down Linkage Software Co., LTD's (SHSE:688588) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Jun 07
Pinning Down Linkage Software Co., LTD's (SHSE:688588) P/E Is Difficult Right Now

Some May Be Optimistic About Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

May 06
Some May Be Optimistic About Linkage Software's (SHSE:688588) Earnings

The Returns On Capital At Linkage Software (SHSE:688588) Don't Inspire Confidence

Apr 26
The Returns On Capital At Linkage Software (SHSE:688588) Don't Inspire Confidence

Linkage Software Co., LTD's (SHSE:688588) 31% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Mar 04
Linkage Software Co., LTD's (SHSE:688588) 31% Share Price Surge Not Quite Adding Up

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Linkage Software makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

SHSE:688588 Revenue, expenses and earnings (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 241,01316610960
30 Jun 248934810161
31 Mar 24797379468
31 Dec 23696878369
30 Sep 236751077475
30 Jun 236671336971
31 Mar 236621457067
31 Dec 226551417164
30 Sep 226551226767
30 Jun 226531306867
31 Mar 226531466664
31 Dec 216531466564
30 Sep 216521656263
30 Jun 216722035964
31 Mar 216532026262
31 Dec 206302016759
30 Sep 206011607463
30 Jun 205921367858
31 Mar 205971547856
31 Dec 195971507954
30 Sep 195701528445
30 Jun 195391349246
31 Mar 195011007954
31 Dec 18467918443
30 Sep 18443877341
30 Jun 18420836240
31 Mar 18408845049
31 Dec 17383785839
30 Sep 17358686229
30 Jun 17333586519
31 Mar 1731251830
31 Dec 1631452840
30 Sep 1630759840
30 Jun 1629965840
31 Mar 1628665790
31 Dec 1527364750
30 Sep 1526459690
30 Jun 1525352630
31 Mar 1525450630
31 Dec 1425449640
30 Sep 1425454610
30 Jun 1425460740
31 Mar 1423956700
31 Dec 1322453590

Quality Earnings: 688588 has a high level of non-cash earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: 688588's current net profit margins (16.4%) are higher than last year (15.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: 688588's earnings have declined by 12% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: 688588's earnings growth over the past year (54.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-12% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: 688588 earnings growth over the past year (54.7%) exceeded the Software industry -11.2%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: 688588's Return on Equity (13.2%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2024/12/25 20:04
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/25 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Linkage Software Co., LTD is covered by 4 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Li XiongGuosen Securities Co., Ltd.
Jialin JiangIndustrial Securities Co. Ltd.
Qian SunIndustrial Securities Co. Ltd.