High Absolute LeverageDespite improvement, absolute leverage remains high for a lending franchise, keeping the company exposed to funding-cost increases, refinancing risk, and credit deterioration. High indebtedness constrains strategic flexibility and amplifies earnings volatility if asset quality or rates worsen over months.
Volatile Cash Flow ConversionMaterial swings in operating cash flow—from negative in 2025 to strong in 2026—indicate inconsistent cash conversion. This volatility weakens predictability for debt servicing, dividend policy, or capital allocation plans and raises refinancing and liquidity risks across intermediate cycles.
Weakened Earnings Power And ROEA drop in ROE to about 7% and compressed earnings versus 2022–2023 signal reduced returns on deployed capital and weaker operational efficiency. Persistently lower profitability limits the company’s ability to grow equity organically, support dividends, or absorb credit losses over the medium term.