Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd's (SZSE:300701) Shareholders May Want To Dig Deeper Than Statutory Profit

The market for Senba Sensing Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SZSE:300701) stock was strong after it released a healthy earnings report last week. While the profit numbers were good, our analysis has found some concerning factors that shareholders should be aware of.

Check out our latest analysis for Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd's profit received a boost of CN¥6.9m in unusual items, over the last year. 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).

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

Our Take On Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Arguably, Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. The good news is that, its earnings per share increased by 8.4% in the last year. 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. Our analysis shows 3 warning signs for Senba Sensing TechnologyLtd (1 doesn't sit too well with us!) and we strongly recommend you look at them before investing.

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