DocuSign Inc (DOCU)

Return on assets (ROA)

Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2024 Jan 31, 2023 Jan 31, 2022 Jan 31, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 1,067,880 73,980 -97,454 -69,976 -243,267
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,012,700 2,971,290 3,012,720 2,541,260 2,336,510
ROA 26.61% 2.49% -3.23% -2.75% -10.41%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income ÷ Total assets
= $1,067,880K ÷ $4,012,700K
= 26.61%

DocuSign Inc's return on assets (ROA) has exhibited varying trends over the past years:

- As of January 31, 2021, DocuSign Inc had a negative ROA of -10.41%, indicating that the company generated a net loss relative to its assets during that period.
- By January 31, 2022, the ROA improved to -2.75%, still negative but showing some progress in asset efficiency compared to the previous year.
- Subsequently, as of January 31, 2023, the ROA decreased to -3.23%, signaling a slight decline in the company's ability to utilize its assets to generate profits.
- However, by January 31, 2024, DocuSign Inc managed to achieve a positive ROA of 2.49%, indicating a turnaround in asset productivity and profitability.
- Finally, as of January 31, 2025, the ROA significantly increased to 26.61%, pointing to a substantial improvement in the company's efficiency in generating profits from its assets.

Overall, the analysis reveals a mix of negative and positive ROA figures for DocuSign Inc over the years, with a notable positive upturn in recent periods, suggesting enhanced asset utilization and profitability for the company.