DocuSign Inc (DOCU)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 79.12% | 79.13% | 79.26% | 79.30% | 79.46% | 79.45% | 79.51% | 79.34% | 78.89% | 78.45% | 78.11% | 78.06% | 78.10% | 79.50% | 78.92% | 78.42% | 78.32% | 76.37% | 76.72% | 77.14% |
| Operating profit margin | 6.72% | 5.13% | 3.86% | 2.10% | 1.15% | 0.79% | -0.97% | -2.85% | -3.51% | -4.65% | -3.81% | -3.17% | -2.95% | -3.22% | -6.12% | -9.10% | -12.50% | -15.12% | -16.50% | -18.80% |
| Pretax margin | 8.33% | 7.21% | 6.10% | 4.44% | 3.40% | 2.57% | 0.21% | -2.27% | -3.58% | -5.13% | -4.39% | -3.88% | -3.18% | -5.28% | -8.71% | -12.13% | -16.51% | -16.77% | -17.77% | -19.96% |
| Net profit margin | 35.88% | 34.75% | 34.61% | 3.82% | 2.69% | 1.91% | -0.64% | -2.69% | -3.88% | -5.46% | -4.66% | -4.01% | -3.33% | -5.85% | -9.45% | -13.00% | -17.50% | -17.25% | -18.22% | -20.50% |
DocuSign Inc's profitability ratios have exhibited fluctuations over the period under consideration. The gross profit margin has shown a steady improvement, increasing from 77.14% in April 2020 to 79.12% in January 2025. This suggests that the company has been effectively managing its cost of goods sold.
In terms of operating profit margin, DocuSign Inc started at a negative level in April 2020 (-18.80%) but has since improved significantly, reaching 6.72% in January 2025. This signifies enhanced operational efficiency and cost control measures implemented by the company over the years.
Similarly, the pretax margin has shown a positive trend, moving from negative figures in April 2020 to 8.33% in January 2025. This indicates that DocuSign Inc has been able to better manage its operating expenses and generate higher earnings before tax.
Lastly, the net profit margin has also demonstrated a considerable improvement, transitioning from negative percentages to a remarkable 35.88% in January 2025. This signifies that the company has effectively turned its revenues into profits, reflecting a strong bottom line performance.
Overall, the improving trend in profitability ratios highlights DocuSign Inc's ability to enhance its operational efficiency, control costs, and drive profitability over the analyzed period.
Return on investment
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 4.98% | 3.96% | 2.93% | 2.01% | 1.06% | 0.64% | -0.79% | -2.35% | -2.92% | -4.13% | -3.33% | -2.73% | -2.44% | -2.56% | -4.53% | -6.21% | -7.44% | -9.33% | -9.10% | -10.04% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 26.61% | 26.83% | 26.32% | 3.66% | 2.49% | 1.55% | -0.52% | -2.22% | -3.23% | -4.86% | -4.07% | -3.46% | -2.75% | -4.64% | -6.99% | -8.87% | -10.41% | -10.64% | -10.05% | -10.95% |
| Return on total capital | 10.69% | 9.30% | 8.33% | 11.40% | 8.90% | 7.89% | 1.43% | -6.94% | -13.52% | -10.26% | -8.52% | -7.45% | -6.08% | -9.23% | -14.11% | -16.77% | -19.50% | -19.92% | -17.45% | -17.61% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 53.32% | 50.85% | 50.37% | 9.43% | 6.55% | 5.35% | -2.01% | -9.28% | -15.79% | -28.34% | -26.67% | -25.50% | -25.40% | -46.73% | -77.76% | -83.79% | -74.68% | -51.23% | -41.12% | -40.25% |
DocuSign Inc's profitability ratios have shown improvements over the analyzed periods. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has gradually increased from negative -10.04% as of April 30, 2020, reaching a positive 4.98% by January 31, 2025. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from its operational activities in relation to its assets has significantly improved.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has shown a positive trend, moving from negative -10.95% on April 30, 2020, to a positive 26.61% by January 31, 2025. This demonstrates that DocuSign's efficiency in generating profits from its total assets has strengthened considerably over the analyzed periods.
Furthermore, the Return on Total Capital has also exhibited a positive trajectory, increasing from negative -17.61% on April 30, 2020, to 10.69% by January 31, 2025. This points towards the company's enhanced ability to deliver returns to both debt and equity holders over time.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a remarkable improvement, escalating from negative -40.25% on April 30, 2020, to a positive 53.32% by January 31, 2025. This signifies that DocuSign has significantly enhanced its profitability in relation to shareholders' equity, indicating better overall financial health and performance.