Duolingo Inc (DUOL)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 45,605 16,067 -9,980 -31,232 -50,002 -59,574 -63,161 -73,686 -58,817
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 711,052 655,501 614,819 596,405 565,188 542,078 533,826 528,219 520,714 513,056 510,731 -93,777
ROE 6.41% 2.45% -1.62% -5.24% -8.85% -10.99% -11.83% -13.95% -11.30%

March 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $45,605K ÷ $711,052K
= 6.41%

Duolingo Inc's Return on Equity (ROE) has shown a positive trend over the past few quarters, with the ROE improving from negative percentages to positive percentages. The ROE increased from -11.30% in Q1 2022 to 6.41% in Q1 2024. This indicates that the company's profitability relative to shareholders' equity has been steadily improving. Furthermore, the upward trend in ROE suggests that Duolingo has been effectively utilizing its equity to generate profits for its shareholders. This positive trend in ROE is a favorable indicator of the company's financial performance and operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2024