Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology Company Limited (HKG:1202) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy uplift in the share price. However, our analysis suggests that shareholders may be missing some factors that indicate the earnings result was not as good as it looked.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

Importantly, our data indicates that Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology's profit received a boost of CN¥5.2m in unusual items, over the last year. While it's always nice to have higher profit, a large contribution from unusual items sometimes dampens our enthusiasm. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. We can see that Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology's positive unusual items were quite significant relative to its profit in the year to June 2024. As a result, we can surmise that the unusual items are making its statutory profit significantly stronger than it would otherwise be.

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Our Take On Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology's Profit Performance

As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. The good news is that it earned a profit in the last twelve months, despite its previous loss. The goal of this article has been to assess how well we can rely on the statutory earnings to reflect the company's potential, but there is plenty more to consider. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 2 warning signs with Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology, and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of Chengdu SIWI Science and Technology'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 with high insider ownership.

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