DXC Technology Co (DXC)

Return on equity (ROE)

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 389,000 91,000 -566,000 718,000 -146,000
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 3,229,000 2,811,000 3,497,000 5,052,000 5,308,000
ROE 12.05% 3.24% -16.19% 14.21% -2.75%

March 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $389,000K ÷ $3,229,000K
= 12.05%

DXC Technology Co's return on equity (ROE) has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 5 years. The company experienced a negative ROE of -2.75% as of March 31, 2021, reflecting a situation where the company was not efficiently utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits.

However, the ROE improved substantially to 14.21% by March 31, 2022, indicating a better utilization of equity to generate profits. This positive trend was not sustained, as the ROE decreased sharply to -16.19% by March 31, 2023, indicating a decline in the company's profitability relative to its equity.

By March 31, 2024, the ROE had recovered to 3.24%, indicating some improvement in the company's profitability. This improvement was further built upon, with the ROE reaching 12.05% by March 31, 2025, indicating a more efficient use of equity to generate profits compared to the previous years.

Overall, the company's ROE has been volatile, showing fluctuations from negative to positive levels over the past 5 years. DXC Technology Co should focus on sustaining positive ROE levels to demonstrate effective utilization of equity and enhance shareholder value in the long term.