DuPont Decomposition

Why does BASF earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

13.2% = 3.1% × 1.80 × 2.33

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

3.1%

2.5% →3.1%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.80x

0.50x →1.80x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.33x

2.43x →2.33x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 10.1 pp over 3 years. Driven by asset turnover improving (0.50x → 1.80x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr2.5%0.502.433.0%
FY20240Cr0Cr4.8%0.462.245.0%
FY20250Cr0Cr3.1%1.802.3313.2%

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.