The Strong Earnings Posted By Technovator International (HKG:1206) Are A Good Indication Of The Strength Of The Business

Technovator International Limited's (HKG:1206) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. We have done some analysis, and we found several positive factors beyond the profit numbers.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Technovator International's profit was reduced by CN¥16m, 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. If Technovator International 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 Technovator International.

Our Take On Technovator International's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Technovator International's earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think Technovator International's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And on top of that, its earnings per share increased by 55% 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. For example, Technovator International has 3 warning signs (and 1 which makes us a bit uncomfortable) we think you should know about.

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