We Think EVA Precision Industrial Holdings' (HKG:838) Robust Earnings Are Conservative

EVA Precision Industrial Holdings Limited (HKG:838) just reported healthy earnings but the stock price didn't move much. Investors are probably missing some underlying factors which are encouraging for the future of the company.

See our latest analysis for EVA Precision Industrial Holdings

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that EVA Precision Industrial Holdings' profit was reduced by HK$45m, due to unusual items, over the last year. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. If EVA Precision Industrial Holdings doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of EVA Precision Industrial Holdings.

Our Take On EVA Precision Industrial Holdings' Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from EVA Precision Industrial Holdings' earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that EVA Precision Industrial Holdings' statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! And one can definitely find a positive in the fact that it made a profit this year, despite losing money 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. 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. For example, we've found that EVA Precision Industrial Holdings has 5 warning signs (1 is significant!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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