Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)

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 -120,430 -1,995 -190,112 -142,548 -92,529
Total assets US$ in thousands 8,701,580 6,646,520 5,026,540 3,618,380 2,732,530
Operating ROA -1.38% -0.03% -3.78% -3.94% -3.39%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income ÷ Total assets
= $-120,430K ÷ $8,701,580K
= -1.38%

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown a declining trend over the past five years. As of January 31, 2021, the operating ROA was -3.39%, which decreased further to -3.94% by January 31, 2022. However, there was a slight improvement as of January 31, 2023, with the operating ROA at -3.78%. Subsequently, by January 31, 2024, the operating ROA improved significantly to -0.03%, indicating a potential turnaround in the company's operating efficiency. However, by January 31, 2025, the operating ROA declined to -1.38%.

The negative operating ROA values suggest that Crowdstrike Holdings Inc is not generating adequate operating income relative to its asset base. The improvement in operating ROA in 2024 may indicate management efforts to enhance operational efficiency and profitability. It is essential for Crowdstrike Holdings Inc to continue monitoring and improving its operational performance to achieve positive operating ROA figures in the future and demonstrate effective asset utilization.