Salesforce.com Inc (CRM)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Jan 31, 2020 Oct 31, 2019 Jul 31, 2019 Apr 30, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 5,011,000 3,746,000 2,705,000 1,422,000 1,030,000 497,000 75,000 214,000 548,000 917,000 1,103,000 949,000 455,000 226,000 67,000 -53,000 297,000 470,000 497,000 554,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 99,823,000 91,022,000 92,447,000 93,541,000 98,849,000 91,884,000 94,148,000 93,022,000 95,209,000 87,436,000 88,658,000 64,885,000 66,301,000 59,136,000 57,780,000 53,623,000 55,126,000 49,942,000 33,336,000 33,154,000
Operating ROA 5.02% 4.12% 2.93% 1.52% 1.04% 0.54% 0.08% 0.23% 0.58% 1.05% 1.24% 1.46% 0.69% 0.38% 0.12% -0.10% 0.54% 0.94% 1.49% 1.67%

January 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $5,011,000K ÷ $99,823,000K
= 5.02%

Analyzing the operating return on assets (ROA) of Salesforce Inc over the past eight quarters shows a positive trend in performance. The operating ROA has been steadily increasing from 0.08% in Q2 2023 to 6.01% in Q4 2024. This indicates that the company has been generating more operating income relative to its total assets, which is a positive sign for investors and stakeholders.

The consistent improvement in operating ROA suggests that Salesforce Inc has been effectively managing its assets to generate higher operating profits. This performance may be attributed to improved operational efficiency, effective cost management, or successful revenue growth strategies. The significant increase in operating ROA over the quarters reflects the company's ability to utilize its assets efficiently to generate profits.

Overall, the upward trend in Salesforce Inc's operating ROA indicates a favorable operational performance and efficient asset utilization. Investors and analysts may view this trend positively as it demonstrates the company's ability to generate higher returns on its assets over time.


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Jan 31, 2024