There May Be Reason For Hope In Suntak TechnologyLtd's (SZSE:002815) Disappointing Earnings

The most recent earnings report from Suntak Technology Co.,Ltd. (SZSE:002815) was disappointing for shareholders. While the headline numbers were soft, we believe that investors might be missing some encouraging factors.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Suntak TechnologyLtd's profit was reduced by CN¥63m, due to unusual items, over the last year. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Suntak TechnologyLtd to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of Suntak TechnologyLtd.

Our Take On Suntak TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Suntak TechnologyLtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Suntak TechnologyLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for Suntak TechnologyLtd you should be aware of.

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