Inconsistent Revenue TrendA steep year‑on‑year revenue decline signals volatile project award timing or lower rig utilization. Persistent revenue variability undermines backlog visibility, complicates resource planning and utilization economics for drilling projects, and can depress returns over multiple quarters.
Low Net Profit MarginDespite margin improvement, a still‑low net profit margin limits the company's ability to convert operational gains into shareholder returns. This constrains retained earnings for reinvestment, leaves less buffer for cost overruns on complex geothermal projects, and slows long‑term value creation.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow Vs. ProfitsVariability between reported profits and free cash flow raises questions about earnings quality and timing of receipts or capex spending. For project‑based drilling, inconsistent FCF complicates capital allocation and could necessitate external funding during peak investment cycles, raising execution risk.