Declining RevenueSharply falling revenue erodes scale economics and weakens competitive position, making it harder to cover fixed costs and invest in growth. Over 2-6 months this trend constrains margin recovery, reduces bargaining power, and increases reliance on external funding to sustain operations.
Negative Operating Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and worsening free cash flow indicate the business is not generating sufficient internal liquidity to fund operations or capex. This raises structural funding risk over the medium term and forces dependence on financing or asset sales to maintain continuity.
Sustained UnprofitabilityDeteriorating gross margins and ongoing net losses point to fundamental cost or pricing pressures and inefficient use of capital. Over several months this undermines return on equity, shrinks the equity base, and makes achieving durable profitability more challenging without strategic change.