Negative ProfitabilityPersistent negative EBIT and net margins erode retained earnings and inhibit reinvestment capacity. Over months this reduces cushion for cost overruns on fixed-price contracts, pressures pricing competitiveness, and undermines ability to convert revenue growth into sustainable earnings.
Negative Free Cash FlowOngoing negative free cash flow means operating cash doesn't cover capex, forcing reliance on external financing or reserves. This constrains fleet upgrades and maintenance, raises liquidity risk in lumpy tender cycles, and can limit the company’s ability to fund growth without raising costlier capital.
Declining Equity / ROE PressureFalling equity and negative ROE reduce solvency buffers and make leverage metrics more sensitive to shocks. Over time this can raise borrowing costs, limit access to large public tenders requiring strong financials, and constrain strategic investments or partnerships.