Negative Operating Cash FlowPersistent negative operating and free cash flows force Cheche to rely on external financing or its balance sheet to fund growth and international expansion. That dependence can constrain strategic flexibility, raise dilution or refinancing risk, and will remain a structural constraint until operating cash flow turns sustainably positive.
Net Revenue Compression From NEV Fee MixA structural shift toward NEV business tightens service fee rates, compressing reported net revenue despite premium growth. If AI pricing, renewal capture, or higher volume do not fully offset lower per-policy fees, revenue growth and top-line resiliency could be weaker long term, testing margin improvements and guidance.
Modest Liquidity And Rising LeverageA modest cash balance combined with a notable increase in leverage reduces runway for overseas rollouts and large OEM projects. Higher debt amplifies sensitivity to execution delays and may force trade-offs between growth investments and financial stability, potentially requiring capital raises or slowing expansion if results slip.