Donaldson Company Inc (DCI)

Return on equity (ROE)

Jul 31, 2024 Apr 30, 2024 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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 414,000 396,200 376,400 363,700 358,800 367,900 357,200 343,000 332,900 316,200 317,600 302,000 286,800 266,600 245,600 253,800 256,900 250,800 262,600 258,300
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,489,100 1,484,000 1,375,800 1,336,100 1,320,700 1,298,700 1,194,200 1,154,800 1,133,200 1,123,600 1,116,800 1,115,900 1,137,100 1,153,400 1,074,400 1,052,600 992,900 944,500 940,400 917,000
ROE 27.80% 26.70% 27.36% 27.22% 27.17% 28.33% 29.91% 29.70% 29.38% 28.14% 28.44% 27.06% 25.22% 23.11% 22.86% 24.11% 25.87% 26.55% 27.92% 28.17%

July 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $414,000K ÷ $1,489,100K
= 27.80%

Over the past five years, Donaldson Company Inc's return on equity (ROE) has displayed a relatively stable trend, ranging between 22.86% to 29.91%. The company has consistently maintained robust ROE figures, reflecting its efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity.

The ROE peaked at 29.91% in Jan 31, 2023, showcasing a strong performance in utilizing equity to generate returns for investors. Although there was a slight decline in the subsequent periods, the ROE remained above 25%, indicating sustained profitability and effective management of assets.

The downward trend observed in the most recent period, with an ROE of 27.80% in Jul 31, 2024, may warrant further investigation to understand the factors influencing the decrease. However, the overall performance of Donaldson Company Inc, as evidenced by the historical ROE data, suggests that the company has been successful in efficiently utilizing equity to generate profits for its shareholders.