Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd's (SZSE:002937) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

Ningbo Sunrise Elc Technology Co.,Ltd's (SZSE:002937) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We believe that shareholders have noticed some concerning factors beyond the statutory profit numbers.

Check out our latest analysis for Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd

Operating Revenue Or Not?

Most companies divide classify their revenue as either 'operating revenue', which comes from normal operations, and other revenue, which could include government grants, for example. Where possible, we prefer rely on operating revenue to get a better understanding of how the business is functioning. Importantly, the non-operating revenue often comes without associated ongoing costs, so it can boost profit by letting it fall straight to the bottom line, making the operating business seem better than it really is. Notably, Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd had a significant increase in non-operating revenue over the last year. In fact, our data indicates that non-operating revenue increased from CN¥110.9m to CN¥227.3m. If that non-operating revenue fails to manifest in the current year, then there's a real risk the bottom line profit result will be impacted negatively. In order to better understand a company's profit result, it can sometimes help to consider whether the result would be very different without a sudden increase in non-operating revenue.

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 Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

As discussed above, Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd's sharp increase in non-operating revenue boosted its profit over the last year, and if that non-operating revenue is not repeated, then the trailing twelve months profit probably isn't as good as it seems. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd's true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. But the good news is that its EPS growth over the last three years has been very impressive. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. 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. You'd be interested to know, that we found 1 warning sign for Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd and you'll want to know about this.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Ningbo Sunrise Elc TechnologyLtd's profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks that insiders are buying.

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