Investors Shouldn't Be Too Comfortable With Shenzhen Rapoo Technology's (SZSE:002577) Earnings

Shenzhen Rapoo Technology Co., Ltd.'s (SZSE:002577) stock was strong after they recently reported robust earnings. However, we think that shareholders may be missing some concerning details in the numbers.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Shenzhen Rapoo Technology's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit gained from CN¥12m worth of 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. 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. Shenzhen Rapoo Technology had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit to September 2024. All else being equal, this would likely have the effect of making the statutory profit a poor guide to underlying earnings power.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Shenzhen Rapoo Technology.

Our Take On Shenzhen Rapoo Technology's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Shenzhen Rapoo Technology's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Shenzhen Rapoo Technology's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. The good news is that, its earnings per share increased by 65% in the last year. 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. At Simply Wall St, we found 1 warning sign for Shenzhen Rapoo Technology and we think they deserve your attention.

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