Dropbox Inc (DBX)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	452,300	576,800	584,200	516,900	453,600	554,600	523,700	542,500	553,200	349,500	341,900	367,900	335,800	-134,600	-177,500	-248,000	-256,300	82,900	33,200	-5,700
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	-752,400	-546,100	-371,300	-277,200	-165,800	-350,300	-411,900	-365,200	-309,400	-591,300	-542,900	-463,300	-293,900	-162,600	-94,800	-83,000	333,800	851,300	803,400	800,400
ROE		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	-76.78%	9.74%	4.13%	-0.71%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $452,300K ÷ $-752,400K
= —

Dropbox Inc's return on equity (ROE) indicates how efficiently the company is generating profit from its equity capital. The ROE for Dropbox Inc fluctuated over the periods provided in the data.

- In March 2020, the ROE was negative at -0.71%, reflecting that the company's net income was insufficient to cover the equity invested.
- By June 2020, the ROE improved to 4.13%, indicating a positive trend in generating profits relative to equity.
- The ROE further increased to 9.74% by September 2020, suggesting improved efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity.
- However, the ROE took a significant downturn in December 2020, dropping to -76.78%, which may signal financial challenges or a decline in profitability.
- From March 2021 onwards, data is not available, making it difficult to assess the company's recent performance in terms of ROE.

Overall, Dropbox Inc's ROE has shown volatility, with periods of improvement followed by a sharp decline. This highlights the importance of consistent profitability and efficient utilization of equity to sustain a healthy ROE figure.