Henry H. Ong
Columnist at The Financial Adviser
Certified Management Consultant (CMC®). Columnist. Entrepreneur. Financial Adviser.
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1 week ago |
plus.inquirer.net | Henry H. Ong
When investors and analysts evaluate a company, they often focus on the usual headline numbers—earnings per share, profit margins and revenue growth. These are the metrics that dominate news coverage and research reports and tend to drive market excitement. But if you’re serious about understanding a company’s long-term value, there’s one simple but powerful ratio that usually goes unnoticed. This is the retained earnings to total assets (RE/TA) ratio.
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1 week ago |
esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong
Have you seen those W buildings around BGC? They’re all owned by the W Group, one of the most successful diversified business groups in the Philippines, with strong foundations in both manufacturing and real estate. This is the story of the company’s founder, who was born in Zamboanga and eventually made his mark in Manila.
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2 weeks ago |
esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong
The Philippine Stock Exchange Index has shown signs of fatigue, struggling to hold above the 6,300 level over the last few months. History shows that the greatest wealth in stock investing is often built during downturns—not bull markets. Here’s a practical guide to help you pick stocks with confidence when everyone else is running for the exit.
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3 weeks ago |
esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong
CDO is named after Corazon Dayro Ong, a dietitian who founded the company in the 1970s. Famous for its processed meat products like tocino and longganisa, CDO is now one of the largest food manufacturers in the Philippines. This is the company’s story. IMAGE PHOTO: Henry Ong ILLUSTRATION: Igi Talao Corazon Dayro Ong was not trained as an entrepreneur.
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1 month ago |
esquiremag.ph | Henry H. Ong
Miguelito’s started as a humble food cart in Paco, Manila in 2002. By 2008, it had eight outlets, 50 in 2009, over 100 by 2010, and today, it has over 600 locations nationwide. Here’s how the entrepreneurs behind the food brand did it. IMAGE PHOTO: Henry Ong ILLUSTRATION: Igi Talao What began as a modest food cart named after their firstborn son is now a national brand.
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