Revenue DeclineA sustained revenue decline and sharply lower EPS signal weakening end-market demand or pricing pressure. Continued top-line contraction would erode operating leverage, compress margins, and limit available resources for R&D, capex, and service expansion over the medium term.
Weak Free Cash Flow GenerationNegative free cash flow growth and a low FCF-to-net-income ratio indicate cash generation is constrained after higher capex. Persistently weak FCF limits flexibility to increase dividends, invest organically or pursue M&A without reducing reserves or raising leverage despite currently low debt.
Concentrated Product/Niche RiskA concentrated product focus on sushi/rice preparation narrows the addressable market and raises exposure to sector-specific cyclicality, shifting consumer patterns, or technological substitution. Limited product diversification can hamper growth if demand softens regionally or by channel.