Gen Digital Inc. (GEN)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Mar 31, 2025	Mar 31, 2024	Mar 31, 2023	Mar 31, 2022	Mar 31, 2021
Net income	US$ in thousands	643,000	616,000	1,349,000	836,000	554,000
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	—	2,197,000	2,200,000	-93,000	-500,000
ROE		—	28.04%	61.32%	—	—

March 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $643,000K ÷ $—K
= —

The return on equity (ROE) for Gen Digital Inc. has shown a significant improvement over the years based on the provided data. In the financial year ending March 31, 2023, the ROE stood at a robust 61.32%, indicating that the company generated $61.32 in net income for every $100 of shareholders' equity invested. This demonstrates the company's ability to generate profits from the shareholders' investments.

However, the ROE dropped to 28.04% in the subsequent financial year ending March 31, 2024. While this figure is lower than the previous year, it still reflects a considerable return on equity for the shareholders. The decrease might signal various factors impacting the company's profitability or the utilization of equity in that particular year.

Notably, the data indicates that there is missing information for the ROE in the financial years ending March 31, 2021, and March 31, 2025. Without these values, it is challenging to provide a comprehensive trend analysis for those specific years.

Overall, the fluctuation in ROE for Gen Digital Inc. suggests variations in the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders over the years. Further analysis of the company's financial performance and operational strategies could provide insights into the factors influencing these fluctuations in return on equity.