Return on Equity (ROE)
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- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
- Analysis of Debt
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Calculation
Salesforce Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 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).
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The return on equity (ROE) exhibited considerable fluctuation over the period examined, ranging from a low of -11.67% to a high of 14.50%. Initial years demonstrated growth, followed by periods of instability and eventual strengthening in more recent years.
- Early Growth and Volatility (2005-2009)
- From 2005 to 2009, ROE initially increased from 5.06% to 14.50%, indicating improving profitability relative to shareholder equity. However, this was followed by a significant decline, including a negative ROE of -0.73% in 2008 and -11.67% in 2009. This volatility suggests potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability during this timeframe, possibly linked to economic conditions or company-specific factors.
- Period of Negative Returns (2010-2016)
- The period between 2010 and 2016 was largely characterized by low or negative ROE values. While there was some fluctuation, the ROE remained below 2.40% for most of these years, reaching a low of -7.64% in 2014 and -0.95% in 2016. This indicates that the company struggled to generate sufficient profits relative to the equity invested during this period.
- Recovery and Expansion (2017-2021)
- Beginning in 2017, a clear upward trend in ROE became apparent. The ROE increased from 2.40% to 9.81% in 2021, demonstrating a substantial improvement in profitability. This recovery coincided with a significant increase in net income, suggesting successful strategic initiatives or favorable market conditions. The ROE in 2019 reached 7.11%, a notable improvement compared to prior years.
- Recent Performance and Stability (2022-2026)
- The ROE remained relatively strong in the later years of the period. While it decreased slightly to 2.48% in 2022, it rebounded to 6.93% in 2023, 10.13% in 2024, and further increased to 12.61% in 2025. This suggests a sustained improvement in the company’s ability to generate returns for shareholders. The consistent positive ROE values indicate a more stable and profitable operating environment.
Overall, the ROE trajectory reveals a period of initial growth, followed by significant volatility and a subsequent recovery culminating in a period of sustained positive returns. The increasing ROE in recent years suggests improved operational efficiency and profitability.
Comparison to Competitors
Salesforce Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Salesforce Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 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)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 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)
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 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).