Box Inc (BOX)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Jan 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2021
Net income	US$ in thousands	201,567	129,032	26,783	-41,459	-43,433
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	197,276	61,033	-33,861	92,793	151,065
ROE		102.18%	211.41%	—	-44.68%	-28.75%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $201,567K ÷ $197,276K
= 102.18%

Box Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past few years.

- For the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021, the ROE was negative at -28.75%.
- The following year, for the period ending January 31, 2022, the ROE decreased further to -44.68%, indicating a deterioration in the company's profitability relative to its equity.
- Interestingly, the ROE data for January 31, 2023, is not available. This missing information could imply a lack of financial data or could be an anomaly, making it difficult to gauge the company's performance for that period accurately.
- However, the ROE saw a substantial improvement for the year ending January 31, 2024, surging to 211.41%. This sharp increase suggests a significant boost in profitability relative to the equity invested in the company, a positive indicator for investors.
- In the most recent period ending January 31, 2025, the ROE remained strong at 102.18%, maintaining a relatively high level of profitability compared to equity.

Overall, Box Inc's ROE has been volatile, with periods of negative returns followed by significant improvements in profitability. Investors should closely monitor the company's financial performance to assess its long-term sustainability and growth prospects.