Return on Equity (ROE)
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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Profitability Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Net Profit Margin since 2013
- Operating Profit Margin since 2013
- Current Ratio since 2013
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2013
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2013
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2013
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Calculation
Workday Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
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| Jan 31, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31).
1 US$ in millions
- Net Income (Loss)
- Net income consistently reflected losses from 2013 through 2019, with the magnitude of losses fluctuating but generally increasing from -119 million to -481 million by 2020. A notable improvement occurred in 2021, with the company reporting a positive net income of 29 million. However, this was followed by a return to losses in 2022 (-367 million). Substantial positive net income was achieved in 2024 (1381 million) and remained positive, albeit lower, in 2025 (526 million).
- Stockholders’ Equity
- There was a steady increase in stockholders’ equity over the entire period. Starting at 592 million in 2013, equity more than doubled by 2017, reaching 1163 million, and continued to grow substantially in subsequent years. By 2025, stockholders' equity reached 9034 million, indicating strong capital accumulation and potential reinvestment or capital raises over time.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- ROE was negative for most of the observed years, consistent with the net income losses reported. The lowest ROE was observed in 2017 at -35.11%, reflecting substantial losses relative to equity. There was progressive improvement after 2020, becoming slightly positive in 2021 at 0.65%. Although ROE dipped back into negative territory in 2022 (-6.57%), a significant positive turnaround was recorded in 2024 (17.09%) suggesting improved profitability and efficient use of equity capital. The ROE declined but remained positive in 2025 (5.82%).
- Overall Trends and Insights
- The financial performance exhibited a challenging period with sustained losses through much of the early years, with stockholders' equity progressively increasing, which may indicate ongoing investments and growth initiatives despite profitability challenges. The shift to cyclical profitability post-2020 and particularly the sharp positive net income and ROE in 2024 suggest a potential inflection point in operational performance or strategic success. The variability in net income and ROE in recent years highlights volatility, possibly reflective of industry dynamics or company-specific factors influencing earnings quality and capital efficiency.
Comparison to Competitors
Workday Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Workday Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Fair Isaac Corp. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | |
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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Workday Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Workday Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
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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), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31).