DuPont Decomposition

Why does ARE&M earn its ROE?

Breaking down Return on Equity into profitability, efficiency, and leverage.

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

12.8% = 7.4% × 1.26 × 1.38

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

7.4%

5.9% →7.4%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.26x

1.36x →1.26x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.38x

1.40x →1.38x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 1.5 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (5.9% → 7.4%), asset turnover declining (1.36x → 1.26x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr5.9%1.361.4011.3%
FY20230Cr0Cr7.1%1.301.3312.2%
FY20240Cr0Cr8.0%1.301.3213.7%
FY20250Cr0Cr7.4%1.261.3812.8%

How to read DuPont

  • Rising ROE from margin = pricing power, operational improvement (good)
  • Rising ROE from turnover = better asset utilization (good)
  • Rising ROE from leverage = more debt, amplified risk (caution)
  • Falling ROE across all three = structural deterioration (red flag)

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DuPont decomposition from audited annual financials. Factual analysis, not investment advice.