Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationRobust free cash flow growth provides durable internal funding for capex, product development, dividends or buybacks and lowers reliance on external financing. Over 2–6 months this supports reinvestment and resilience through downturns, improving strategic optionality.
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetA very low debt-to-equity ratio gives durable financial flexibility: lower interest burden, higher capacity for opportunistic M&A, and the ability to sustain operations in cyclical periods. This structural strength reduces refinancing and liquidity risk over months.
Healthy Operational MarginsSustained healthy EBIT/EBITDA margins indicate structural cost advantages or efficient operations, enabling profit retention even if top-line weakens. Over the medium term this supports cash generation, reinvestment and pricing flexibility versus peers.