TTM Cash-Flow DeteriorationSharp TTM declines in operating and free cash flow weaken the firm's ability to fund capex, pay down debt, or return capital. If persistent, poor cash conversion can force external financing, elevate cost of capital and undermine the benefit of strong reported margins.
Increase In Total Debt (TTM)A recent rise in total debt while cash generation weakens raises refinancing and servicing risk. Elevated leverage during periods of uneven cash flow narrows strategic options, could increase interest burden, and makes the company more sensitive to revenue or margin setbacks.
Revenue Volatility / Recent Growth SwingAn abrupt swing to flat/negative annual revenue after prior growth signals instability in demand or execution. Revenue volatility undermines predictability of earnings and cash conversion, complicates planning and increases the risk that margin gains may prove cyclical.