[Verse 1] Sarah's scanning quarterly reports tonight Numbers dancing, but something's not quite right Revenue's climbing like a rocket ship But cash collections? They're starting to slip [Pre-Chorus] When sales and cash don't match the beat That's when warning bells compete [Chorus] S-U-S-T-A-I-N, can these cash flows multiply? R-E-L-I-A-B-L-E, will they last or say goodbye? Red flags waving, green lights blazing Quality's the key we're chasing Cash flow truth beneath the lies S-U-S-T-A-I-N, that's the analyst's cry [Verse 2] Receivables growing faster than sales Inventory piling up like fairy tales Days outstanding stretching thin When customers won't pay, the cracks begin [Pre-Chorus] Working capital's turning sour This could be the danger hour [Chorus] S-U-S-T-A-I-N, can these cash flows multiply? R-E-L-I-A-B-L-E, will they last or say goodbye? Red flags waving, green lights blazing Quality's the key we're chasing Cash flow truth beneath the lies S-U-S-T-A-I-N, that's the analyst's cry [Bridge] Positive signs to celebrate Free cash flow that's growing straight Operating margins thick and strong Capex reasonable, not too long Consistent patterns year by year That's the music analysts hear [Verse 3] But when cash flow's built on gimmicks and tricks Timing games and accounting fix Channel stuffing, extended terms These manipulation patterns confirm [Final Chorus] S-U-S-T-A-I-N, can these cash flows multiply? R-E-L-I-A-B-L-E, will they last or say goodbye? Red flags waving, green lights blazing Quality's the key we're chasing Separate the real from fake S-U-S-T-A-I-N, that's the analyst's stake [Outro] Quality cash flows tell the tale Beyond the numbers, truth prevails
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