balance-sheet-growth
Retrieve year-over-year growth in balance sheet items including Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Shareholders Equity, Cash, and Inventories. Use when analyzing company financial position trends, capital structure changes, or liquidity management.
What this skill does
# Balance Sheet Growth
Retrieve and analyze year-over-year growth in key balance sheet items for public companies using Octagon MCP.
## Prerequisites
Ensure Octagon MCP is configured in your AI agent (Cursor, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.). See [references/mcp-setup.md](references/mcp-setup.md) for installation instructions.
## Query Format
```
Retrieve year-over-year growth in key balance-sheet items for <TICKER>, limited to <N> records and filtered by period <FY|Q>.
```
**MCP Call:**
```json
{
"server": "octagon-mcp",
"toolName": "octagon-agent",
"arguments": {
"prompt": "Retrieve year-over-year growth in key balance-sheet items for AAPL, limited to 5 records and filtered by period FY"
}
}
```
## Output Format
The agent returns a table with YoY growth percentages:
| Fiscal Year | Total Assets Growth (%) | Total Liabilities Growth (%) | Shareholders' Equity Growth (%) | Cash & Cash Equivalents Growth (%) | Inventories Growth (%) |
|-------------|------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------|------------------------|
| 2025 | -1.57 | -7.31 | 29.47 | 12.01 | -21.52 |
| 2024 | 3.51 | 6.05 | -8.36 | -0.07 | 15.08 |
| 2023 | -0.00 | -3.85 | 22.64 | 26.72 | 28.00 |
| 2022 | 0.49 | 4.92 | -19.68 | -32.32 | -24.83 |
**Data Sources:** octagon-companies-agent, octagon-financials-agent
## Key Observations Pattern
After receiving data, generate observations:
1. **Asset base changes**: Track total assets growth/decline and drivers
2. **Leverage trends**: Compare liabilities growth to equity growth
3. **Liquidity position**: Monitor cash and cash equivalents trajectory
4. **Working capital**: Assess inventory management efficiency
5. **Capital structure shifts**: Note significant equity vs liability changes
## Metrics Reference
| Metric | Definition |
|--------|------------|
| Total Assets Growth | YoY change in all company assets |
| Total Liabilities Growth | YoY change in all obligations and debts |
| Shareholders' Equity Growth | YoY change in net worth (Assets - Liabilities) |
| Cash & Cash Equivalents Growth | YoY change in liquid assets |
| Inventories Growth | YoY change in unsold goods and materials |
## Analysis Tips
### Deleveraging Signal
When Liabilities decline while Equity grows:
- Company paying down debt
- Strengthening balance sheet
- Example: Liabilities -7.31%, Equity +29.47%
### Asset-Light Trend
When Assets decline but Equity grows:
- Efficient capital deployment
- Possible divestitures or write-offs
- Focus on return on assets
### Cash Accumulation
When Cash grows faster than Assets:
- Building war chest for M&A or buybacks
- Conservative financial positioning
- May signal limited reinvestment opportunities
### Inventory Management
When Inventories decline while Revenue grows:
- Improved supply chain efficiency
- Just-in-time inventory practices
- Better demand forecasting
### Capital Structure Warning
When Liabilities grow faster than Assets:
- Increasing leverage
- Potential solvency concerns if sustained
- Review debt covenants and maturities
## Follow-up Queries
Based on results, suggest deeper analysis:
- "What drove the significant shareholders' equity growth in [YEAR]?"
- "Analyze [COMPANY]'s debt maturity schedule and refinancing risk"
- "Compare [COMPANY]'s leverage ratios to industry peers"
- "Extract cash flow statement data for [TICKER] to understand cash sources"
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