Manulife Financial Corp (MFC-PM.TO)

Cash & equivalents declining signals potential liquidity drain. Benjamin Graham would investigate if this is from strategic investments or operational shortfalls.

Declining short-term investments could free up capital but reduces near-liquid buffer. Philip Fisher would examine if this supports growth or signals cash constraints.

Declining total liquid assets may signal capital redeployment or liquidity concerns. Howard Marks would investigate the underlying causes.

Declining current assets may signal efficient working capital or liquidity concerns. Benjamin Graham would investigate the composition of the decline.

Net PP&E growth 0-5% yoy – modest changes. Peter Lynch might see it as routine replacement or small expansions.

Up to 5% yoy – small intangible increase. Howard Marks would question if synergy or brand value justifies it.

Declining long-term investments may signal strategic refocus. Howard Marks would investigate if this improves capital allocation.

Declining non-current assets may signal asset sales or underinvestment. Howard Marks would investigate future growth implications.

Above 5% yoy – bigger expansions in other assets. Philip Fisher would demand details on these new or intangible holdings.

0-5% yoy – slight growth. Peter Lynch might see it as stable if profitability remains healthy.

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Above 5% yoy – expanding LT debt. Philip Fisher demands clarity on whether growth justifies added leverage.

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Above 5% yoy – rising long-term liabilities. Philip Fisher wants clarity on new debts or deferrals.

Up to 5% yoy – slight increase. Howard Marks questions if new obligations are significant.

Up to 10% yoy – modest increase. Howard Marks questions if incremental liabilities are productive.

0-5% yoy – slight gain. Peter Lynch wonders if net income or dividends cause slower growth.

Above 10% yoy – bigger jump. Philip Fisher demands clarity on unusual equity expansions.

0-3% yoy – small growth. Peter Lynch wonders if expansions are limited or offset by divestitures.

Declining total investments may signal portfolio liquidation or limited opportunities. Benjamin Graham would investigate strategic focus.

Above 5% yoy – debt expansion. Philip Fisher demands clarity on whether new debt is productive or just adding leverage.

Above 5% yoy – net debt expansion. Philip Fisher demands clarity on the reason for higher leverage vs. cash.