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Balance sheet growth
AT A GLANCE
Balance sheet growth is a growth agent skill from octagonai. Retrieve year-over-year growth in balance sheet items including Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Shareholders Equity, Cash, and Inventories. The octagonai/skills repository on GitHub has 128 stars and the MIT license. To add it, run npx skills add octagonai/skills --skill balance-sheet-growth
- SOURCE REPOSITORY
- octagonai/skills (opens GitHub in a new tab)
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- SOURCE REPOSITORY
- LICENSE
- MIT
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- WHAT IT IS01
- Retrieve year-over-year growth in balance sheet items including Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Shareholders Equity, Cash, and Inventories. It stands out by giving growth marketing a defined shape, so the agent asks for better context and returns a more usable result.
- INPUTS02
- Context for growth marketing: your goals, audience, constraints, and any source material the skill asks for.
- OUTPUT03
- A ready-to-use result for growth marketing: the analysis, copy, or recommendations the agent produces.
INSTALL
One command adds this skill from its source repository.
npx skills add octagonai/skills --skill balance-sheet-growthREAD THE SKILL.MD BELOW BEFORE YOU RUN IT. SKILLS INSTRUCT YOUR AGENT.
SKILL.MD
The full file, as published in the source repository. Copy it, download it or open it on GitHub.
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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 (opens in a new tab) 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:
{
"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:
- Asset base changes: Track total assets growth/decline and drivers
- Leverage trends: Compare liabilities growth to equity growth
- Liquidity position: Monitor cash and cash equivalents trajectory
- Working capital: Assess inventory management efficiency
- 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"
Supporting file: marketplace.json#
{
"name": "balance-sheet-growth",
"description": "Retrieve year-over-year growth in balance sheet items including Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Shareholders Equity, Cash, and Inventories for public companies.",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "OctagonAI",
"tags": ["octagon", "balance-sheet", "yoy-growth", "assets", "liabilities", "equity", "financial-analysis", "mcp"],
"repository": "https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills"
}Supporting file: README.md#
Balance Sheet Growth Skill#
Retrieve year-over-year growth in Total Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Cash, and Inventories for public companies using the Octagon MCP server.
Installation#
npx skills add OctagonAI/skills --skill balance-sheet-growthbunx skills add OctagonAI/skills --skill balance-sheet-growthpnpm dlx skills add OctagonAI/skills --skill balance-sheet-growthWhat This Skill Does#
This skill retrieves balance sheet growth metrics:
- Total assets growth YoY
- Total liabilities growth
- Shareholders' equity growth
- Cash position changes
- Inventory growth trends
Example Usage#
Retrieve YoY growth in Total Assets, Liabilities, Equity for TSLAOctagon MCP Setup#
This skill requires the Octagon MCP (opens in a new tab) server to be configured in your AI agent.
Get Your API Key#
- Sign up at Octagon (opens in a new tab)
- Navigate to API Keys from the left menu
- Generate and save your API key
Configure Cursor#
- Open Cursor Settings → Features > MCP Servers
- Click + Add New MCP Server
- Enter:
- Name:
octagon-mcp - Type:
command - Command:
env OCTAGON_API_KEY=<your-api-key> npx -y octagon-mcp
- Name:
Windows: cmd /c "set OCTAGON_API_KEY=<your-api-key> && npx -y octagon-mcp"
Configure Claude Desktop#
Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"octagon-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "octagon-mcp@latest"],
"env": {
"OCTAGON_API_KEY": "YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
}
}
}
}Documentation#
Supporting file: references/interpreting-results.md#
Interpreting Balance Sheet Growth#
Reading the Output#
| 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 |
Positive values = Growth vs prior year Negative values = Decline vs prior year
Key Patterns#
Deleveraging#
When Liabilities Growth < 0 and Equity Growth > 0:
- Company reducing debt burden
- Strengthening financial position
- Often positive for credit ratings
Leveraging Up#
When Liabilities Growth > Assets Growth:
- Taking on more debt relative to assets
- Could be strategic (low rates, M&A) or concerning
- Check purpose of debt increase
Cash Build#
When Cash Growth significantly exceeds Assets Growth:
- Accumulating liquidity
- Preparing for acquisitions, buybacks, or uncertainty
- May indicate lack of reinvestment opportunities
Working Capital Efficiency#
When Inventories decline while business grows:
- Better supply chain management
- Reduced carrying costs
- Improved cash conversion cycle
Balance Sheet Health Indicators#
Strong Position#
- Equity growth outpacing Liabilities growth
- Cash position stable or growing
- Controlled inventory levels
Warning Signs#
- Liabilities growing faster than Assets for multiple years
- Cash declining while Liabilities increase
- Inventory buildup with slowing revenue
Connecting to Other Statements#
Balance sheet changes connect to:
- Income Statement: Net Income flows to Retained Earnings (Equity)
- Cash Flow Statement: Explains Cash changes
- Debt Schedule: Details behind Liabilities changes
Follow-up Analysis#
Retrieve cash flow statement data for AAPL for the last 5 fiscal yearsAnalyze AAPL's debt maturity schedule and interest coverage ratioCompare AAPL's leverage ratios (Debt/Equity, Debt/Assets) to MSFT and GOOGLSupporting file: references/mcp-setup.md#
Octagon MCP Setup for Cursor#
Prerequisites#
Install Node.js (includes npm and npx):
macOS:
brew install nodeWindows: Download from https://nodejs.org/ (opens in a new tab) (LTS version)
Verify:
node -v && npm -v && npx -vGet Octagon API Key#
- Sign up at https://app.octagonai.co/signup/?redirectToAfterSignup=https://app.octagonai.co/api-keys (opens in a new tab)
- Navigate to API Keys in left menu
- Generate and save your key
Configure Cursor#
- Open Cursor Settings
- Go to Features > MCP Servers
- Click + Add New MCP Server
- Enter:
- Name:
octagon-mcp - Type:
command - Command:
env OCTAGON_API_KEY=<your-api-key> npx -y octagon-mcp
- Name:
Windows:
cmd /c "set OCTAGON_API_KEY=<your-api-key> && npx -y octagon-mcp"Verify#
Refresh MCP server list. Test with:
Retrieve the current stock price for AAPLDocumentation#
FAQ
07 QUESTIONS
01What is the Balance sheet growth agent skill?
Retrieve year-over-year growth in balance sheet items including Total Assets, Total Liabilities, Shareholders Equity, Cash, and Inventories. It is listed under growth in the 100xLab agent skills directory.
02How do I install Balance sheet growth in Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex?
Run npx skills add octagonai/skills --skill balance-sheet-growth in the project where you want it, then ask your agent for the skill by name. The --skill flag installs only Balance sheet growth, not every skill in the repository.
03What does the Balance sheet growth SKILL.md cover?
The SKILL.md includes sections on Prerequisites, Query Format, Output Format, Key Observations Pattern, Metrics Reference and Analysis Tips. Read the full text on this page or in plain markdown at /resources/agent-skills/octagonai-skills--balance-sheet-growth--41hbg5/raw.
04Which agents can use Balance sheet growth?
Balance sheet growth installs with the cross-agent skills installer (npx skills add), which sets it up for agents such as Claude Code, Cursor and Codex. Each agent loads the SKILL.md when you ask for the skill by name.
05What license is Balance sheet growth under?
The octagonai/skills repository declares the MIT license. Read the license file in the repository before you copy or redistribute the skill.
06Is Balance sheet growth free to use?
Reading, copying and installing Balance sheet growth costs nothing: it is published in a public GitHub repository under the MIT license. Reuse and redistribution follow that license.
07Where is the source of Balance sheet growth?
Balance sheet growth comes from https://github.com/octagonai/skills, which has 128 GitHub stars. The SKILL.md is at https://github.com/octagonai/skills/blob/HEAD/skills/balance-sheet-growth/SKILL.md. The author is octagonai.
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Balance sheet growth was written by its original authors and is published in octagonai/skills (opens GitHub in a new tab) under the MIT license. All rights stay with the original authors.
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