Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Baolong International's (TWSE:1906) Soft Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Baolong International Co., Ltd.'s (TWSE:1906) lackluster earnings report last week. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem.

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The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Baolong International's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by NT$11m due to unusual items. 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, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Baolong 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 Baolong International.

Our Take On Baolong International's Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from Baolong 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 Baolong 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 have grown at 18% per year over the last three years. 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. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Baolong International at this point in time. For example, we've found that Baolong International has 3 warning signs (1 can't be ignored!) that deserve your attention before going any further with your analysis.

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