Step-up In LeverageThe company’s transition from a largely debt-free profile to meaningful borrowing raises structural financial risk. Higher fixed obligations constrain flexibility, increase interest exposure, and make the business more sensitive to cash-flow variability or macro shocks, limiting long-term optionality.
Volatile Free Cash FlowCash generation has been inconsistent, with a prior negative FCF year and a decline in 2025 versus 2024. This volatility reduces predictability of internally funded growth and raises reliance on external financing, which is riskier given the company’s increased leverage.
Margin VariabilityWhile current margins are healthy, net margin variability indicates uneven below-the-line costs or inconsistent operating leverage. This variability lowers earnings predictability and complicates long-term planning, making cash flow and profitability less certain in stress periods.