Last week, you might have seen that NARI Technology Co., Ltd. (SHSE:600406) released its quarterly result to the market. The early response was not positive, with shares down 5.5% to CN¥24.10 in the past week. Results overall were respectable, with statutory earnings of CN¥0.07 per share roughly in line with what the analysts had forecast. Revenues of CN¥7.7b came in 5.1% ahead of analyst predictions. Following the result, the analysts have updated their earnings model, and it would be good to know whether they think there's been a strong change in the company's prospects, or if it's business as usual. We thought readers would find it interesting to see the analysts latest (statutory) post-earnings forecasts for next year.

Taking into account the latest results, the consensus forecast from NARI Technology's 16 analysts is for revenues of CN¥57.7b in 2024. This reflects a solid 8.7% improvement in revenue compared to the last 12 months. Per-share earnings are expected to climb 15% to CN¥1.04. Before this earnings report, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of CN¥60.3b and earnings per share (EPS) of CN¥1.07 in 2024. The analysts are less bullish than they were before these results, given the reduced revenue forecasts and the small dip in earnings per share expectations.

Despite the cuts to forecast earnings, there was no real change to the CN¥27.14 price target, showing that the analysts don't think the changes have a meaningful impact on its intrinsic value. That's not the only conclusion we can draw from this data however, as some investors also like to consider the spread in estimates when evaluating analyst price targets. Currently, the most bullish analyst values NARI Technology at CN¥29.79 per share, while the most bearish prices it at CN¥22.00. Still, with such a tight range of estimates, it suggeststhe analysts have a pretty good idea of what they think the company is worth.

Of course, another way to look at these forecasts is to place them into context against the industry itself. The period to the end of 2024 brings more of the same, according to the analysts, with revenue forecast to display 12% growth on an annualised basis. That is in line with its 12% annual growth over the past five years. Compare this with the broader industry (in aggregate), which analyst estimates suggest will see revenues grow 18% annually. So although NARI Technology is expected to maintain its revenue growth rate, it's forecast to grow slower than the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The biggest concern is that the analysts reduced their earnings per share estimates, suggesting business headwinds could lay ahead for NARI Technology. Unfortunately, they also downgraded their revenue estimates, and our data indicates underperformance compared to the wider industry. Even so, earnings per share are more important to the intrinsic value of the business. The consensus price target held steady at CN¥27.14, with the latest estimates not enough to have an impact on their price targets.

With that said, the long-term trajectory of the company's earnings is a lot more important than next year. We have forecasts for NARI Technology going out to 2026, and you can see them free on our platform here.

Don't forget that there may still be risks. For instance, we've identified 1 warning sign for NARI Technology that you should be aware of.

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