Crowdstrike Holdings Inc (CRWD)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2021	Jan 31, 2020
Net income	US$ in thousands	89,327	-183,245	-234,802	-92,629	-141,779
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	2,303,950	1,463,640	1,025,760	870,574	742,107
ROE		3.88%	-12.52%	-22.89%	-10.64%	-19.10%

January 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $89,327K ÷ $2,303,950K
= 3.88%

Crowdstrike Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant variation over the past five years, as indicated in the table. In the most recent fiscal year ending January 31, 2024, the company's ROE was 3.88%, representing an improvement from the negative ROE figures in the prior years.

The negative ROE figures in the previous four years (ranging from -12.52% to -19.10%) suggest challenges in generating profits relative to the shareholders' equity during those periods. It is noteworthy that the company managed to turn ROE positive in the most recent year, indicating a potential improvement in efficiency in generating returns from equity.

Overall, the fluctuating ROE trend indicates potential volatility in the company's profitability and financial performance over the years. Further analysis of the company's operational efficiency, profitability drivers, and capital structure may provide insights into the factors influencing the ROE figures and help assess the sustainability of the recent improvement in ROE.