India, Dec. 30 -- Profitability is the core indicator of a company's financial health, as it reflects the company's ability to generate earnings and create value for the shareholders. However, profit alone does not tell the full story, as an equally critical metric is the free cash flow (FCF), which basically measures the actual cash a company generates after accounting for operating expenses and capital expenditure. A positive free cash flow indicates that a company has surplus cash to reinvest, reduce debt, or reward shareholders, signalling strong financial flexibility. In contrast, a negative free cash flow means the company is spending more cash than it generates, often due to heavy investments, working capital pressures, or delayed ...