Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN)

Return on equity (ROE)

		Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Jul 31, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Jan 31, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	Apr 30, 2022	Jan 31, 2022	Oct 31, 2021	Jul 31, 2021	Apr 30, 2021	Jan 31, 2021	Oct 31, 2020	Jul 31, 2020	Apr 30, 2020	Jan 31, 2020	Oct 31, 2019	Jul 31, 2019	Apr 30, 2019
Net income (ttm)	US$ in thousands	287,674	271,385	225,602	180,983	159,699	169,189	220,813	288,602	310,616	298,238	286,087	193,225	1,236	-7,799	-28,851	-2,931	168,096	234,971	256,839	289,328
Total stockholders’ equity	US$ in thousands	2,112,540	2,046,560	1,967,390	1,850,680	1,792,680	1,738,390	1,707,190	1,695,920	1,745,740	1,746,730	1,669,420	1,534,510	1,477,360	1,431,320	1,350,590	1,298,110	1,455,360	1,429,850	1,361,400	1,447,970
ROE		13.62%	13.26%	11.47%	9.78%	8.91%	9.73%	12.93%	17.02%	17.79%	17.07%	17.14%	12.59%	0.08%	-0.54%	-2.14%	-0.23%	11.55%	16.43%	18.87%	19.98%

January 31, 2024 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $287,674K ÷ $2,112,540K
= 13.62%

Urban Outfitters Inc has shown varying levels of return on equity (ROE) over the past few years. The ROE for the company has fluctuated, with values ranging from -2.14% to 19.98%.

In the most recent period, the ROE stood at 13.62%, indicating that for every dollar of shareholders' equity, the company generated a return of 13.62%. This suggests that the company is moderately efficient in using its equity to generate profits.

The trend of ROE over the past few quarters has been mixed, with some periods showing higher ROE figures (e.g., Oct 2021, Jan 2022, Apr 2022) and others displaying lower figures (e.g., Apr 2021, Jul 2021, Jan 2023). The significant decrease in ROE observed in the period from Jan 2020 to Apr 2021, when ROE dropped from 11.55% to -2.14%, may indicate challenges or inefficiencies in the company's operations during that time.

Overall, the company's ROE trend suggests some variability in profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity. Investors and stakeholders should monitor these metrics closely to assess the company's financial health and performance.