Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd (SZSE:301042) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues

Zhuhai Raysharp Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SZSE:301042) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We think this is due to investors looking beyond the statutory profits and being concerned with what they see.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

To properly understand Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥6.3m gain attributed to 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. If Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd doesn't see that contribution repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to drop over the current year.

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

Our Take On Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Arguably, Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Because of this, we think that it may be that Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. The good news is that, its earnings per share increased by 11% 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. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd (of which 1 is a bit unpleasant!) you should know about.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Zhuhai Raysharp 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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