Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
salesforce.com inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net income (loss)1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (filing date: 2020-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-07), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-25).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
salesforce.com inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| salesforce.com inc. | Adobe Inc. | Alphabet Inc. | Autodesk Inc. | Facebook Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | ServiceNow Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | — | — | — | — | — | 35.76% | 37.43% | 83.94% | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | 28.03% | 17.05% | — | 18.29% | 45.25% | 41.53% | 38.35% | 50.87% | 29.45% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | 27.67% | 17.30% | — | 26.28% | 51.96% | 51.44% | 20.03% | 8.37% | -2.40% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | 20.02% | 8.30% | -79.35% | 21.43% | 32.70% | 71.71% | 29.29% | 17.33% | -25.53% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | 15.74% | 14.01% | -20.41% | 17.26% | 65.07% | 84.32% | 23.33% | 18.82% | -116.76% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | 8.99% | 13.59% | 3.69% | 8.34% | 92.48% | 15.65% | 15.23% | 20.42% | -35.01% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | 3.96% | 13.82% | 10.12% | 8.14% | 101.30% | 29.47% | 24.59% | 23.37% | -41.85% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | 4.31% | 14.80% | 12.11% | 9.70% | 72.32% | 24.30% | 27.69% | 24.47% | -18.70% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | 12.49% | 14.97% | 15.15% | 0.45% | 88.04% | 28.86% | 25.58% | 22.85% | -15.34% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | 14.40% | 16.75% | 13.17% | — | 78.73% | 24.24% | 40.55% | 21.49% | — |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | 14.92% | 18.39% | 3.94% | — | 64.36% | 20.35% | 40.63% | 19.92% | — |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | 7.90% | 18.11% | 14.01% | — | 59.31% | 17.49% | 36.83% | 22.29% | — |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | 19.77% | 14.97% | 28.95% | — | 91.60% | 23.00% | 48.73% | 23.98% | — |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | 15.57% | 18.53% | 25.98% | — | 36.59% | 21.62% | 45.23% | 25.26% | — |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | 9.82% | 18.06% | 41.56% | — | 33.30% | 23.99% | 31.42% | 22.52% | — |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | 32.34% | 15.56% | 34.18% | — | 23.97% | 22.51% | 25.47% | 26.63% | — |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-07), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-25).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Computer Services)
salesforce.com inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & computer services)
| salesforce.com inc. | Software & Computer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | 24.78% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | 19.89% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | 17.21% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | 19.52% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | 17.29% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | 20.82% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | 24.51% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | 24.93% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | 31.67% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | 31.71% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | 31.02% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | 38.00% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | 32.09% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | 27.48% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | 24.34% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-07), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-25).
Comparison to Industry (Technology)
salesforce.com inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (technology)
| salesforce.com inc. | Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.37% | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 7.11% | 29.77% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 1.36% | 26.95% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 2.40% | 20.11% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | -0.95% | 20.72% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -6.61% | 22.51% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | -7.64% | 22.61% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | -11.67% | 22.82% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | -0.73% | 23.89% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 5.05% | 27.30% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 7.73% | 26.49% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.46% | 20.11% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 4.06% | 25.07% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.17% | 23.51% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 14.50% | 22.62% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.06% | 22.00% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-07), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-06), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-05), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-23), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-09), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-25).