There May Be Some Bright Spots In China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings' (HKG:1123) Earnings

The most recent earnings report from China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings Limited (HKG:1123) was disappointing for shareholders. However, our analysis suggests that the soft headline numbers are getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

See our latest analysis for China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings' profit was reduced by HK$9.8m, 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 that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings 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 China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings.

Our Take On China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings' Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings' earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings' earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! On the other hand, its EPS actually shrunk in the last twelve months. 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. At Simply Wall St, we found 3 warning signs for China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings and we think they deserve your attention.

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