The subdued market reaction suggests that Wanxiang Doneed Co., ltd's (SHSE:600371) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises. Our analysis suggests that along with soft profit numbers, investors should be aware of some other underlying weaknesses in the numbers.

Our Take On Wanxiang Doneed's Profit Performance

Because of this, we think that it may be that Wanxiang Doneed's statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. If you'd like to know more about Wanxiang Doneed as a business, it's important to be aware of any risks it's facing. Be aware that Wanxiang Doneed is showing 2 warning signs in our investment analysis and 1 of those is a bit unpleasant...

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