Inconsistent Free Cash FlowFree cash flow remains inconsistent: deeply negative in 2024 and only zero in 2025 despite improved operating cash. That weak FCF history suggests heavy reinvestment, volatile working capital or capex needs, which constrains the firm's ability to self-fund growth, pay dividends, or build reserves across cycles.
Earnings Volatility And One-offsHistorical swings from multi-year losses to a strong 2025 indicate earnings are volatile and potentially influenced by one-offs or non-operational items. Such variability undermines predictability of margins and returns, heightening execution risk and sensitivity to commodity price movements for long-term investors.
Small Scale And Operational SensitivityA very small employee base implies limited internal capacity and higher reliance on external partners or key individuals. Small scale increases operational and execution risk, makes scaling costly, and magnifies the impact of any setbacks on exploration, production or corporate oversight over the medium term.