Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) Return on equity 2016–2020
Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
-76.8%FY2020 · since FY2016: -171.2% → -76.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | -76.8% | -70.3 pp |
| FY2019 | -6.5% | +65.1 pp |
| FY2018 | -71.6% | +36.9 pp |
| FY2017 | -108.6% | +62.6 pp |
| FY2016 | -171.2% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice