Sheung Yue Group Holdings Limited's (HKG:1633) stock showed strength, with investors undeterred by its weak earnings report. While shareholders may be willing to overlook soft profit numbers, we believe that they should also be taking into account some other factors which may be cause for concern.

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Our Take On Sheung Yue Group Holdings' Profit Performance

Because of this, we think that it may be that Sheung Yue Group Holdings' statutory profits are better than its underlying earnings power. So while earnings quality is important, it's equally important to consider the risks facing Sheung Yue Group Holdings at this point in time. For example, we've discovered 3 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of Sheung Yue Group Holdings.

In this article we've looked at a number of factors that can impair the utility of profit numbers, as a guide to a business. But there is always more to discover if you are capable of focussing your mind on minutiae. 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 that insiders are buying.

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