The subdued stock price reaction suggests that Yantai North Andre Juice Co.,Ltd.'s (HKG:2218) strong earnings didn't offer any surprises. We think that investors have missed some encouraging factors underlying the profit figures.

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How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

To properly understand Yantai North Andre JuiceLtd's profit results, we need to consider the CN¥24m expense attributed to unusual items. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. We looked at thousands of listed companies and found that unusual items are very often one-off in nature. And, after all, that's exactly what the accounting terminology implies. Assuming those unusual expenses don't come up again, we'd therefore expect Yantai North Andre JuiceLtd to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

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Our Take On Yantai North Andre JuiceLtd's Profit Performance

Unusual items (expenses) detracted from Yantai North Andre JuiceLtd's earnings over the last year, but we might see an improvement next year. Based on this observation, we consider it likely that Yantai North Andre JuiceLtd's statutory profit actually understates its earnings potential! Furthermore, it has done a great job growing EPS 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. While earnings are important, another area to consider is the balance sheet. You can see our latest analysis on Yantai North Andre JuiceLtd's balance sheet health here.

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