The recent earnings posted by China Wafer Level CSP Co., Ltd. (SHSE:603005) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected. However the statutory profit number doesn't tell the whole story, and we have found some factors which might be of concern to shareholders.
The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit
To properly understand China Wafer Level CSP's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥33m gain attributed to unusual items. While we like to see profit increases, we tend to be a little more cautious when unusual items have made a big contribution. 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. China Wafer Level CSP had a rather significant contribution from unusual items relative to its profit 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.
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 China Wafer Level CSP's Profit Performance
As we discussed above, we think the significant positive unusual item makes China Wafer Level CSP's earnings a poor guide to its underlying profitability. As a result, we think it may well be the case that China Wafer Level CSP's underlying earnings power is lower than its statutory profit. But at least holders can take some solace from the 57% EPS growth in the last year. 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. With this in mind, we wouldn't consider investing in a stock unless we had a thorough understanding of the risks. For example, we've discovered 2 warning signs that you should run your eye over to get a better picture of China Wafer Level CSP.
This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of China Wafer Level CSP'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. While it might take a little research on your behalf, you may find this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with significant insider holdings to be useful.
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