ePlus inc (PLUS)

Return on equity (ROE)

Mar 31, 2025 Mar 31, 2024 Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2021
Net income US$ in thousands 107,978 115,776 119,356 105,600 74,397
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 977,623 901,779 782,265 660,738 562,410
ROE 11.04% 12.84% 15.26% 15.98% 13.23%

March 31, 2025 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $107,978K ÷ $977,623K
= 11.04%

Based on the data provided, ePlus inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown some fluctuations over the past five years.

- As of March 31, 2021, the ROE was 13.23%, indicating that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated a return of 13.23%.
- By March 31, 2022, the ROE increased to 15.98%, suggesting an improvement in the company's ability to efficiently utilize shareholder funds to generate profits.
- However, by March 31, 2023, the ROE slightly decreased to 15.26%, indicating a slight dip in the company's profitability relative to the previous year.
- The trend continued as the ROE further dropped to 12.84% by March 31, 2024, signaling a decrease in the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
- As of March 31, 2025, the ROE decreased to 11.04%, showing a further decline in the company's profitability relative to the previous year.

Overall, ePlus inc's ROE has displayed some variability over the years, with fluctuations suggesting changes in the company's profitability and efficiency in generating returns for its shareholders.


Peer comparison

Mar 31, 2025

Company name
Symbol
ROE
ePlus inc
PLUS
11.04%
ScanSource Inc
SCSC
8.34%