DocuSign Inc (DOCU)

Return on assets (ROA)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,067,885 1,011,635 988,017 107,201 73,980 51,602 -17,069 -69,542 -97,454 -132,762 -108,572 -88,995 -69,976 -111,943 -164,758 -203,817 -243,267 -218,262 -206,369 -210,441
Total assets US$ in thousands 4,012,700 3,770,210 3,753,940 2,926,690 2,971,290 3,337,630 3,267,400 3,129,900 3,012,720 2,731,580 2,667,350 2,574,130 2,541,260 2,410,500 2,355,690 2,297,120 2,336,510 2,051,120 2,053,310 1,921,490
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%

January 31, 2025 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $1,067,885K ÷ $4,012,700K
= 26.61%

DocuSign Inc's return on assets (ROA) has shown a significant improvement over the past few years. The company experienced negative ROA figures ranging from -10.95% in April 2020 to -6.99% in July 2021. However, starting from October 2023, the trend shifted positively, with ROA turning positive at 1.55%, indicating better utilization of assets to generate profits.

The positive momentum continued with ROA steadily increasing to 26.61% in January 2025. This implies that the company has been more efficient in generating profits relative to its total assets. Overall, the improving trend in DocuSign's ROA suggests that the company is effectively managing its assets to generate higher returns for its stakeholders.