Rising LeverageA material jump in debt-to-equity to ~2.5x materially increases financial risk and interest burden. Higher leverage reduces flexibility for capital allocation, raises refinancing and covenant pressure if conditions tighten, and makes earnings and cash-flow volatility more consequential.
Weak Cash GenerationConsecutive years of negative operating and free cash flow indicate earnings are not reliably converting to cash. This persistent cash weakness increases dependence on external funding to service debt and fund growth, undermining sustainability of dividends and capital plans over the medium term.
Profitability VolatilityHistoric swings in profitability, including a zero EBITDA in 2024, reduce predictability of future margins and cash flows. Volatility may reflect concentration, timing effects, or one-offs, making it harder to trust current high margins as durable and complicating longer-term planning.