Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2020
Calculation
Airbnb Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 31.48% | = | 100 | × | 2,648) | ÷ | 8,412) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 58.69% | = | 100 | × | 4,792) | ÷ | 8,165) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 34.05% | = | 100 | × | 1,893) | ÷ | 5,560) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -7.37% | = | 100 | × | (352) | ÷ | 4,776) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -158.00% | = | 100 | × | (4,585) | ÷ | 2,902) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
- Net Income (Loss)
- The net income exhibited a significant turnaround over the period. In 2020, the company reported a substantial net loss of 4585 million USD, which improved markedly to a net loss of 352 million USD in 2021. From 2022 onwards, the company achieved positive net income, reaching 1893 million USD in 2022 and further increasing to 4792 million USD in 2023. However, in 2024, net income declined to 2648 million USD, indicating some volatility after the peak in 2023.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- The stockholders’ equity showed consistent growth throughout the period. It increased from 2902 million USD in 2020 to 4776 million USD in 2021, then further to 5560 million USD in 2022. This growth trend accelerated, reaching 8165 million USD in 2023 and 8412 million USD in 2024, reflecting strengthening financial stability and increased shareholder value.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- ROE demonstrated a marked recovery and positive trend after initial negative values. It was deeply negative at -158% in 2020, improving to -7.37% in 2021. The ROE turned positive in 2022 at 34.05%, surged to a peak of 58.69% in 2023, then decreased to 31.48% in 2024. This pattern corresponds closely with the net income trend and indicates an improved and then more variable profitability relative to equity.
Comparison to Competitors
Airbnb Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Airbnb Inc. | Booking Holdings Inc. | Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | McDonald’s Corp. | Starbucks Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 31.48% | — | 41.97% | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 58.69% | — | 40.13% | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 34.05% | 109.92% | 37.97% | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -7.37% | 18.86% | 28.42% | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -158.00% | 1.21% | 17.61% | — | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Services)
Airbnb Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer services)
| Airbnb Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 31.48% | — |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 58.69% | — |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 34.05% | — |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -7.37% | 396.84% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -158.00% | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Airbnb Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Airbnb Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 31.48% | 28.36% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 58.69% | 30.61% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 34.05% | 21.65% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | -7.37% | 34.37% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | -158.00% | 25.29% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).