Zhuhai Raysharp Technology Co.,Ltd.'s (SZSE:301042) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We believe that shareholders have noticed some concerning factors beyond the statutory profit numbers.

How Do Unusual Items Influence Profit?

Importantly, our data indicates that Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's profit received a boost of CN¥6.3m in unusual items, over the last year. 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. Assuming those unusual items don't show up again in the current year, we'd thus expect profit to be weaker next year (in the absence of business growth, that is).

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Our Take On Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's Profit Performance

Arguably, Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd's true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. The good news is that, its earnings per share increased by 11% in 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. So if you'd like to dive deeper into this stock, it's crucial to consider any risks it's facing. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for Zhuhai Raysharp TechnologyLtd (1 is potentially serious) you should be familiar with.

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