Quectel Wireless Solutions' (SHSE:603236) Anemic Earnings Might Be Worse Than You Think

Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.'s (SHSE:603236) recent weak earnings report didn't cause a big stock movement. We think that investors are worried about some weaknesses underlying the earnings.

Check out our latest analysis for Quectel Wireless Solutions

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Quectel Wireless Solutions' profit results, we need to consider the CN¥45m gain attributed to unusual items. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual items don't show up again in the current year, we'd thus expect profit to be weaker next year (in the absence of business growth, that is).

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 Quectel Wireless Solutions' Profit Performance

Arguably, Quectel Wireless Solutions' statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Quectel Wireless Solutions' statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. But at least holders can take some solace from the 23% per annum growth in EPS for the last three. 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. 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. Case in point: We've spotted 1 warning sign for Quectel Wireless Solutions you should be aware of.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Quectel Wireless Solutions' profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying to be useful.

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