Compression In Operating MarginsDeclining EBIT/EBITDA margins, alongside a modest 3.37% net margin, suggest rising cost or pricing pressures. Sustained margin erosion could impair reinvestment capacity and shareholder returns, making long-term profitability more vulnerable to competition and input-cost swings.
Weak Operating Cash ConversionA relatively low operating cash flow to net income ratio signals challenges converting accounting profits into cash. Persistently weak cash conversion can constrain working capital, limit funding for growth initiatives, and increase sensitivity to cyclical collections and inventory swings.
Negative EPS Growth TrendA significant negative EPS growth rate indicates earnings per share have contracted materially. If sustained, this erosion undermines investor returns and may reflect margin pressure, product mix shifts, or competitive challenges that could impede long-term earnings recovery.