It is a pleasure to report that the BeijingABT Networks Co.,Ltd. (SHSE:688168) is up 71% in the last quarter. But over the last half decade, the stock has not performed well. You would have done a lot better buying an index fund, since the stock has dropped 32% in that half decade.

If the past week is anything to go by, investor sentiment for BeijingABT NetworksLtd isn't positive, so let's see if there's a mismatch between fundamentals and the share price.

We don't think that BeijingABT NetworksLtd's modest trailing twelve month profit has the market's full attention at the moment. We think revenue is probably a better guide. Generally speaking, we'd consider a stock like this alongside loss-making companies, simply because the quantum of the profit is so low. For shareholders to have confidence a company will grow profits significantly, it must grow revenue.

Over five years, BeijingABT NetworksLtd grew its revenue at 20% per year. That's better than most loss-making companies. Shareholders are no doubt disappointed with the loss of 6%, each year, in that time. You could say that the market has been harsh, given the top line growth. So now is probably an apt time to look closer at the stock, if you think it has potential.

You can see how earnings and revenue have changed over time in the image below (click on the chart to see the exact values).

We know that BeijingABT NetworksLtd has improved its bottom line lately, but what does the future have in store? So it makes a lot of sense to check out what analysts think BeijingABT NetworksLtd will earn in the future (free profit forecasts).

A Different Perspective

We're pleased to report that BeijingABT NetworksLtd shareholders have received a total shareholder return of 25% over one year. Of course, that includes the dividend. There's no doubt those recent returns are much better than the TSR loss of 6% per year over five years. The long term loss makes us cautious, but the short term TSR gain certainly hints at a brighter future. While it is well worth considering the different impacts that market conditions can have on the share price, there are other factors that are even more important. Case in point: We've spotted 2 warning signs for BeijingABT NetworksLtd you should be aware of, and 1 of them doesn't sit too well with us.

Of course, you might find a fantastic investment by looking elsewhere. So take a peek at this free list of companies we expect will grow earnings.

Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on Chinese exchanges.

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