Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)

Return on equity (ROE)

Feb 4, 2024 Feb 5, 2023 Feb 6, 2022 Jan 31, 2021 Feb 2, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 61,311 73,071 -143,259 -282,076 -200,987
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,270,090 941,233 754,336 750,006 830,118
ROE 4.83% 7.76% -18.99% -37.61% -24.21%

February 4, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $61,311K ÷ $1,270,090K
= 4.83%

Pure Storage Inc's return on equity (ROE) has been fluctuating over the past five years. In the most recent fiscal year ending Feb 4, 2024, the ROE was 4.83%, indicating a moderate profitability level. This is lower than the previous fiscal year ending Feb 5, 2023, where the ROE stood at 7.76%.

In the fiscal year ending Feb 6, 2022, Pure Storage Inc experienced a significant decline in ROE to -18.99%, reflecting a period of poor financial performance. Prior to that, in the fiscal year ending Jan 31, 2021, the ROE was -37.61%, further indicating substantial losses.

The lowest ROE in the data set was in the fiscal year ending Feb 2, 2020, at -24.21%. Overall, Pure Storage Inc's ROE has shown significant volatility and inconsistency over the past five years, with fluctuations between negative and positive values. Investors and analysts may want to monitor the company's financial performance closely to assess future profitability and sustainability.


Peer comparison

Feb 4, 2024