Improved Cash GenerationFree cash flow shifted positive in 2023–2025, with 2025 FCF ~¥1.74B. That sustained cash conversion supports working capital, modest capex, and debt servicing, improving resilience versus prior negative years and giving management more flexibility across business cycles.
Improving Leverage TrendDebt has meaningfully declined versus earlier peaks and equity has grown, lowering leverage to ~1.7x in 2025. This de-risking improves financial flexibility for a capital-intensive, low-margin business and reduces near-term refinancing pressure.
Consistent, If Thin, ProfitabilityDespite volatility, the company has delivered positive operating and net income in most years, showing an ability to cover costs and generate returns. Persistent profitability, even at low margins, supports dividend continuity and ongoing operations.