DuPont Decomposition

Why does BALAJEE earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

7.6% = 4.5% × 0.96 × 1.76

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

4.5%

2.3% →4.5%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.96x

1.12x →0.96x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.76x

3.31x →1.76x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 1.1 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (2.3% → 4.5%), asset turnover declining (1.12x → 0.96x), leverage falling (3.31x → 1.76x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr2.3%1.123.318.6%
FY20230Cr0Cr3.5%1.182.7811.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr5.6%1.012.4513.9%
FY20250Cr0Cr4.5%0.961.767.6%

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.