The cautious market reaction suggests Nanofilm Technologies International Limited (SGX:MZH) There were no surprises in the latest results. We believe investors are concerned about some weaknesses underlying the results.
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The impact of unusual items on profit
To properly understand Nanofilm Technologies International’s earnings numbers, we need to consider the S$793,000 profit that came from unusual items. While it’s always nice to have a higher profit, sometimes a large contribution from unusual items dampens our enthusiasm. When we analyzed the numbers of thousands of listed companies, we found that a rise from unusual items in a given year is often not next year. This is hardly surprising given the name. Assuming these unusual items do not reappear in the current year, we would therefore expect a weaker profit next year (i.e. in the absence of business growth).
You may be 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 their estimates.
Our assessment of Nanofilm Technologies International’s earnings development
It could be argued that Nanofilm Technologies International’s statutory profits have been distorted by unusual items boosting profits. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Nanofilm Technologies International’s true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. Unfortunately, its earnings per share have declined over the last twelve months. The aim of this article was to assess how well we can trust the statutory profits to reflect the company’s potential, but there is much more to consider. Remember, when analysing a stock, it is worth considering the risks involved. Every company has risks, and we have found 2 warning signs for Nanofilm Technologies International You should know about this.
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