Increase In Total DebtDespite improving debt-to-equity metrics, total debt has risen which raises interest and refinancing exposure. Higher absolute leverage can constrain strategic flexibility, increase cash interest burdens and elevate risk if operating cash flow weakens, so debt management must remain a priority.
Modest Net Profit MarginA net margin of ~4.75% is modest for long-term return generation. Limited absolute profitability reduces buffer against cost shocks and constrains capacity to accelerate investment or aggressive competition. Continued margin improvement is necessary to materially enhance shareholder returns.
Moderate Revenue Growth RateMid-single-digit revenue growth (~5.8%) is steady but modest, suggesting limited near-term top-line acceleration. If growth remains moderate, value creation will rely heavily on margin expansion and efficiency gains rather than scale, which may make long-term upside more dependent on execution than market expansion.