Box Inc (BOX)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Oct 31, 2020 | Jul 31, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 218,683 | 149,846 | 147,609 | 137,904 | 129,032 | 50,326 | 49,578 | 39,832 | 26,783 | 1,929 | -21,840 | -31,585 | -41,459 | -42,077 | -33,500 | -32,456 | -43,433 | -68,880 | -104,492 | -133,070 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 197,276 | 13,795 | 53,746 | 94,711 | 61,033 | -48,864 | -45,943 | -21,621 | -33,861 | -78,160 | -90,598 | 4,386 | 92,793 | 220,016 | 335,907 | 124,813 | 151,065 | 87,562 | 59,592 | 40,848 |
| ROE | 110.85% | 1,086.23% | 274.64% | 145.61% | 211.41% | — | — | — | — | — | — | -720.13% | -44.68% | -19.12% | -9.97% | -26.00% | -28.75% | -78.66% | -175.35% | -325.77% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $218,683K ÷ $197,276K
= 110.85%
Box Inc's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited significant fluctuations over the periods presented. The ROE was negative for several quarters up to January 31, 2022, indicating that the company was not generating satisfactory returns for its shareholders relative to their equity investment. However, by January 31, 2024, the ROE turned positive at 211.41%, indicating a substantial improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from shareholders' equity.
The positive trend continued, with the ROE reaching 1,086.23% by October 31, 2024, suggesting a remarkable surge in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder funds. The latest figure as of January 31, 2025, stands at 110.85%, indicating a solid performance in generating profits relative to shareholders' equity investment.
Overall, Box Inc's ROE has shown a notable improvement from the initial negative values to strong positive figures, reflecting enhanced profitability and efficiency in utilizing equity capital over the evaluated periods. This positive trend in ROE signifies a potentially favorable financial outlook for the company and increased returns for its shareholders.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025