Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SHSE:603583) earnings announcement last week didn't impress shareholders. However, our analysis suggests that the soft headline numbers are getting counterbalanced by some positive underlying factors.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd's profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by CN¥99m due to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. If Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd doesn't see those unusual expenses repeat, then all else being equal we'd expect its profit to increase over the coming year.

That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates.

Our Take On Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Because of this, we think Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd's earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. Of course, we've only just scratched the surface when it comes to analysing its earnings; one could also consider margins, forecast growth, and return on investment, among other factors. In light of this, if you'd like to do more analysis on the company, it's vital to be informed of the risks involved. Every company has risks, and we've spotted 2 warning signs for Zhejiang Jiecang Linear Motion TechnologyLtd you should know about.

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