Volatile And Declining RevenueA recent revenue decline and historically volatile top-line reduce fixed-cost absorption and compromise scale benefits in manufacturing and distribution. Continued top-line weakness over months pressures margins, inventory turns and distributor relationships, making operational recovery and margin restoration harder.
Inconsistent Operational Cash Flow / Negative FCFIntermittent and negative free cash flow undermines the company's ability to fund working capital, maintenance capex, and marketing investments internally. Over several months this raises the likelihood of needing external financing or delaying investments, which can impair competitiveness and growth execution in core channels.
Weak Profitability And Collapsed EPSNegative EBIT and sharply negative EPS growth reflect structural profitability issues. Persistent operating losses constrain reinvestment, stress supplier and credit terms, and increase stakeholder scrutiny. Without sustainable margin improvement, restoring returns and funding strategic initiatives will be difficult over the medium term.