Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2020
Calculation
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss) attributable to CrowdStrike1 | ÷ | Total CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | -0.59% | = | 100 | × | (19,271) | ÷ | 3,279,494) |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 3.88% | = | 100 | × | 89,327) | ÷ | 2,303,950) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | -12.52% | = | 100 | × | (183,245) | ÷ | 1,463,641) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | -22.89% | = | 100 | × | (234,802) | ÷ | 1,025,764) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | -10.64% | = | 100 | × | (92,629) | ÷ | 870,574) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | -19.10% | = | 100 | × | (141,779) | ÷ | 742,107) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31).
1 US$ in thousands
- Net Income (Loss) Attributable to CrowdStrike
- The net income figures display significant fluctuations over the observed periods. Initially, there is a substantial net loss of $141.8 million in 2020, which improves to a smaller loss of $92.6 million in 2021. However, the loss escalates again in 2022 to $234.8 million before slightly decreasing to a $183.2 million loss in 2023. Notably, in 2024, there is a shift to positive net income of $89.3 million, indicating a period of profitability. Yet, this positive trend reverses in 2025, with a net loss of $19.3 million.
- Total Stockholders’ Equity
- The stockholders’ equity shows a consistent and strong upward trajectory throughout all periods. Starting at $742.1 million in 2020, it increases steadily each year, reaching $3.28 billion by 2025. This continuous growth suggests ongoing capital accumulation or retained earnings contributing to the company’s financial foundation.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- The ROE metric mirrors the volatility observed in net income. It remains negative for most years, from -19.1% in 2020 to a low of -22.9% in 2022. There is a notable improvement in 2024 when ROE turns positive at 3.88%, coinciding with the net income turning profitable. However, this positive return is not sustained, as ROE declines to -0.59% in 2025, reflecting a return to unprofitable performance relative to equity.
- Summary of Financial Trends
- The data reveals a pattern of operational challenges reflected in recurring net losses for the majority of the periods. Despite these losses, the company has managed to grow its stockholders’ equity substantially, indicating strong capital support or reinvestment strategies. The occasional improvement to positive net income and ROE in 2024 suggests potential operational improvements or one-time gains, though the subsequent return to losses and negative ROE in 2025 highlights ongoing volatility and challenges in achieving sustainable profitability.
Comparison to Competitors
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | -0.59% | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60.84% | — | — | 10.13% | — | — | 5.82% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 3.88% | 25.68% | 39.42% | 22.58% | 22.06% | 16.07% | 32.83% | 120.26% | 9.24% | 49.86% | 6.93% | 14.83% | 25.17% | 17.09% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | -12.52% | 26.75% | 32.86% | 30.58% | 33.29% | 13.81% | 35.09% | 792.45% | 6.04% | 25.15% | 0.36% | 22.69% | 20.01% | -6.57% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | -22.89% | 31.11% | 33.85% | 30.93% | 7.47% | 12.57% | 43.68% | — | -14.57% | -127.14% | 2.48% | 6.46% | 17.85% | 0.65% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | -10.64% | 30.25% | 32.59% | 25.39% | 30.38% | 20.89% | 43.15% | 262.43% | -22.71% | -78.63% | 9.81% | 6.22% | 14.31% | -8.62% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | -19.10% | 30.05% | 39.66% | 23.69% | 27.14% | 35.76% | 37.43% | 83.94% | -76.61% | -24.23% | 0.37% | 4.18% | 13.54% | -19.33% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | -0.59% | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 3.88% | 28.54% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | -12.52% | 28.47% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | -22.89% | 31.01% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | -10.64% | 36.18% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | -19.10% | 30.32% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | -0.59% | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 3.88% | 29.38% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | -12.52% | 31.90% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | -22.89% | 39.03% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | -10.64% | 42.37% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | -19.10% | 35.70% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31).