Declining Revenue GrowthNegative revenue growth signals weakening end-market demand or lost share in core machine tool sales. Over a multi-month horizon, shrinking top-line limits operating leverage, compresses margins, and undermines the company’s ability to invest in product development or expand services sustainably.
Weak Cash GenerationOperating cash flow turning negative and worsening free cash flow point to structural cash conversion issues. Persisting weak cash generation forces reliance on reserves or external financing, constrains capital expenditure and dividends, and raises liquidity risk if business conditions don't improve.
Falling Profitability MetricsSignificant declines in net profit margin and ROE indicate eroding returns from the existing asset base, possibly from higher costs or pricing pressure. Over months this reduces shareholder value creation, limits reinvestment capacity, and may force strategic shifts to restore long-term profitability.