China Hanking Holdings Limited's (HKG:3788) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. Our analysis found some more factors that we think are good for shareholders.

The Impact Of Unusual Items On Profit

For anyone who wants to understand China Hanking Holdings' profit beyond the statutory numbers, it's important to note that during the last twelve months statutory profit was reduced by CN¥33m due to unusual items. It's never great to see unusual items costing the company profits, but on the upside, things might improve sooner rather than later. 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 China Hanking Holdings to produce a higher profit next year, all else being equal.

Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of China Hanking Holdings.

Our Take On China Hanking Holdings' Profit Performance

Because unusual items detracted from China Hanking Holdings' earnings over the last year, you could argue that we can expect an improved result in the current quarter. Because of this, we think China Hanking Holdings' earnings potential is at least as good as it seems, and maybe even better! And it's also positive that the company showed enough improvement to book a profit this year, after losing money 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. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. To that end, you should learn about the 2 warning signs we've spotted with China Hanking Holdings (including 1 which is a bit concerning).

This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of China Hanking Holdings' profit. 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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