High Leverage (Debt-to-Equity)Elevated debt-to-equity raises financial risk: higher interest expense sensitivity and reduced flexibility if funding costs rise. For an NBFC, leverage magnifies credit and liquidity shocks, making capital access and asset quality trends key determinants of stability over the medium term.
Persistently Negative Operating Cash FlowOngoing negative operating and free cash flow forces reliance on external financing to fund asset growth and obligations. This structural cash generation shortfall increases liquidity risk, ties growth to capital markets access, and elevates refinancing vulnerability in tighter environments.
Declining Operating Profit (EBIT) PressureA decline in EBIT despite revenue growth signals margin pressure from rising operating costs or competitive pricing. If persistent, this can erode return on assets and equity, reduce internal cash generation, and constrain the firm's ability to self-fund growth and absorb credit losses.