There may be reasons for hope in Shandong Sito Bio-technology’s (SZSE:300583) disappointing earnings
Shandong Sito Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (SZSE:300583) recent moderate earnings numbers did not appear to worry shareholders as the share price showed strength. We think investors may be looking at some positive factors beyond the earnings numbers.
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The impact of unusual items on profit
Importantly, our data indicates that Shandong Sito Bio-technology’s profit was reduced by CN¥15 million due to unusual items last year. It’s never good to see unusual items costing a company profits, but on the bright side, things could get better sooner or later. When we analyze the vast majority of listed companies around the world, we find that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that’s no surprise since these line items are considered uncommon. Assuming these unusual expenses don’t reoccur, we would therefore expect Shandong Sito Bio-technology to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.
This may leave you wondering what analysts are predicting in terms of future profitability. Fortunately, you can click here to see an interactive chart depicting future profitability, based on your estimates.
Our view on Shandong Sito Bio-technology’s profitable performance
Unusual items (expenses) hurt Shandong Sito Bio-technology’s profits last year, but we could see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Shandong Sito Bio-technology’s statutory profit actually underestimates its earnings potential! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share fell last year. The aim of this article was to assess the extent to which we can trust statutory profits to reflect the company’s potential, but there is much more to consider. With this in mind, we wouldn’t consider investing in a stock unless we had an in-depth understanding of the risks. In terms of investment risks, we’ve identified 1 warning sign with Shandong Sito Bio-technology, and understanding it should be part of your investment process.
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