Why Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd's (SHSE:688367) Shaky Earnings Are Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

The subdued market reaction suggests that Hefei Gocom Information Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SHSE:688367) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises. However, we believe that investors should be aware of some underlying factors which may be of concern.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥1.9m 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. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. If Hefei Gocom Information 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 Gocom Information TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Arguably, Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd's true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. Sadly, its EPS was down over the last twelve months. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. If you want to do dive deeper into Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. When we did our research, we found 3 warning signs for Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd (1 makes us a bit uncomfortable!) that we believe deserve your full attention.

Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Hefei Gocom Information TechnologyLtd's profit. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ownership.

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