Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Calculation
Salesforce Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | 10.13% | = | 100 | × | 6,197) | ÷ | 61,173) |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.93% | = | 100 | × | 4,136) | ÷ | 59,646) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 0.36% | = | 100 | × | 208) | ÷ | 58,359) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 2.48% | = | 100 | × | 1,444) | ÷ | 58,131) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 9.81% | = | 100 | × | 4,072) | ÷ | 41,493) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | = | 100 | × | 126) | ÷ | 33,885) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | = | 100 | × | 1,110) | ÷ | 15,605) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | = | 100 | × | 127) | ÷ | 9,388) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | = | 100 | × | 180) | ÷ | 7,500) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | = | 100 | × | (47) | ÷ | 5,003) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | = | 100 | × | (263) | ÷ | 3,975) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | = | 100 | × | (232) | ÷ | 3,039) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | = | 100 | × | (270) | ÷ | 2,318) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | = | 100 | × | (12) | ÷ | 1,587) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | = | 100 | × | 64) | ÷ | 1,276) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | = | 100 | × | 81) | ÷ | 1,044) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | = | 100 | × | 43) | ÷ | 672) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | = | 100 | × | 18) | ÷ | 452) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | = | 100 | × | —) | ÷ | 282) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | = | 100 | × | 28) | ÷ | 196) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | = | 100 | × | 7) | ÷ | 145) |
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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$ in millions
- Net Income (Loss) Trends
- The net income exhibits significant volatility over the analyzed period. Beginning with a modest profit of 7 million in early 2005, the figure peaks early at 81 million in 2010, followed by a sharp decline into losses from 2011 through 2013, with the lowest point being a loss of 270 million in 2013. Recovery phases are noted after 2013, with fluctuations but a marked increase from 1110 million in 2019 to a strong positive result of 6197 million in 2025. This indicates cycles of profitability with intermittent downturns, but an overall upward trajectory in profitability especially toward the latter years.
- Stockholders’ Equity Development
- Stockholders’ equity shows steady and consistent growth over the entire period. Starting at 145 million in 2005, the equity value rises each year without reversal, reaching 61173 million by 2025. This consistent accumulation of equity suggests ongoing capital investment, retained earnings, or both, demonstrating a solid foundation and expansion of the company’s net assets over time.
- Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
- ROE values mirror the fluctuations seen in net income, with considerable variation from a high of 14.5% in 2006 to negative returns during 2011 to 2013 (-0.73% to -11.67%). Post-2013, ROE improves but remains moderate, peaking intermittently with a notable rise to 10.13% in 2025. The pattern indicates that profitability relative to equity fluctuated notably, reflecting the periods of net income volatility, but shows improvement in creating shareholder value in recent years.
- Overall Financial Health Insights
- The data suggests that while the company faced considerable operational challenges and profitability swings especially between 2011 and 2013, it maintained a strong and growing equity base, underpinning financial stability. The recovery in net income and improved ROE in the later years point towards effective management of resources and a strengthening profit generation capacity, enhancing overall investor confidence and value creation potential.
Comparison to Competitors
Salesforce Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Salesforce 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. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | 10.13% | — | — | — | -0.59% | — | — | — | — | 60.84% | — | — | — | — | 5.82% |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.93% | 25.68% | 39.42% | 22.58% | 3.88% | — | 22.06% | 16.07% | 32.83% | 120.26% | 9.24% | 49.86% | 14.83% | 25.17% | 17.09% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 0.36% | 26.75% | 32.86% | 30.58% | -12.52% | — | 33.29% | 13.81% | 35.09% | 792.45% | 6.04% | 25.15% | 22.69% | 20.01% | -6.57% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 2.48% | 31.11% | 33.85% | 30.93% | -22.89% | — | 7.47% | 12.57% | 43.68% | — | -14.57% | -127.14% | 6.46% | 17.85% | 0.65% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 9.81% | 30.25% | 32.59% | 25.39% | -10.64% | — | 30.38% | 20.89% | 43.15% | 262.43% | -22.71% | -78.63% | 6.22% | 14.31% | -8.62% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | 30.05% | 39.66% | 23.69% | -19.10% | 71.41% | 27.14% | 35.76% | 37.43% | 83.94% | -76.61% | -24.23% | 4.18% | 13.54% | -19.33% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | 33.17% | 28.03% | 47.03% | — | 66.30% | 45.25% | 41.53% | 38.35% | 50.87% | — | -5.16% | 29.45% | 13.04% | -21.36% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | 39.17% | 27.67% | 26.84% | — | 54.00% | 51.96% | 51.44% | 20.03% | 8.37% | — | -15.30% | -2.40% | 12.43% | -20.33% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | 38.50% | 20.02% | 20.63% | — | 30.07% | 32.70% | 71.71% | 29.29% | 17.33% | — | -28.52% | -25.53% | 4.17% | -35.11% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | 54.42% | 15.74% | 27.38% | — | 24.49% | 65.07% | 84.32% | 23.33% | 18.82% | — | -28.60% | -116.76% | 8.35% | -25.52% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | 49.78% | 8.99% | 18.34% | — | 19.79% | 92.48% | 15.65% | 15.23% | 20.42% | — | -33.81% | -35.01% | 7.21% | -22.02% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | 51.32% | 3.96% | 11.92% | — | 20.87% | 101.30% | 29.47% | 24.59% | 23.37% | — | -48.33% | -41.85% | 8.48% | -14.53% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | 66.16% | 4.31% | 14.21% | — | 16.98% | 72.32% | 24.30% | 27.69% | 24.47% | — | -10.74% | -18.70% | 8.89% | -20.12% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | 61.59% | 12.49% | 48.07% | — | 19.39% | 88.04% | 28.86% | 25.58% | 22.85% | — | 0.32% | -15.34% | 7.29% | — |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | 58.72% | 14.40% | 17.57% | — | 15.37% | 78.73% | 24.24% | 40.55% | 21.49% | — | — | — | 10.53% | — |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | 62.79% | 14.92% | 45.74% | — | 13.57% | 64.36% | 20.35% | 40.63% | 19.92% | — | — | — | 11.29% | — |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | 55.08% | 7.90% | -138.29% | — | 10.85% | 59.31% | 17.49% | 36.83% | 22.29% | — | — | — | 9.09% | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | 66.59% | 19.77% | -1,818.25% | — | 14.94% | 91.60% | 23.00% | 48.73% | 23.98% | — | — | — | 12.43% | — |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | 60.25% | 15.57% | 14.24% | — | 18.48% | 36.59% | 21.62% | 45.23% | 25.26% | — | — | — | 9.08% | — |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | 51.38% | 9.82% | 8.39% | — | 13.44% | 33.30% | 23.99% | 31.42% | 22.52% | — | — | — | 2.13% | — |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | 55.42% | 32.34% | 2.67% | — | 16.71% | 23.97% | 22.51% | 25.47% | 26.63% | — | — | — | -1.27% | — |
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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Salesforce Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Salesforce Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | 10.13% | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.93% | 28.71% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 0.36% | 28.63% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 2.48% | 31.20% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 9.81% | 36.34% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | 30.37% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | 35.75% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | 20.25% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | 23.84% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | 26.24% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | 23.03% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | 28.07% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | 31.66% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | 32.62% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | 38.74% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | 37.79% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | 35.83% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | 43.83% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | 35.38% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | 28.75% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | 24.85% |
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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Salesforce Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Salesforce Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | 10.13% | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.93% | 29.37% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 0.36% | 32.00% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 2.48% | 39.15% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 9.81% | 42.48% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | 35.75% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | 36.67% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | 30.39% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | 23.40% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | 23.36% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | 26.17% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | 25.60% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | 24.89% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | 26.24% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | 29.20% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | 27.87% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | 20.26% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | 25.64% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | 23.99% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | 22.71% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | 22.09% |
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), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).