Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Operating income US$ in thousands 7,205,000 5,011,000 1,030,000 548,000 455,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 102,928,000 99,823,000 98,849,000 95,209,000 66,301,000
Operating ROA 7.00% 5.02% 1.04% 0.58% 0.69%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $7,205,000K ÷ $102,928,000K
= 7.00%

The operating return on assets (ROA) of Salesforce.com Inc has shown fluctuations over the years. As of January 31, 2021, the operating ROA was 0.69%, which decreased to 0.58% by January 31, 2022. However, there was a notable improvement in performance by January 31, 2023, with the operating ROA increasing to 1.04%. The trend continued with significant growth, reaching 5.02% by January 31, 2024, and further climbing to 7.00% by January 31, 2025. This upward trajectory indicates an enhancement in the company's operational efficiency and ability to generate profit from its assets, reflecting positively on its management and strategic decisions.