DuPont Decomposition

Why does BCPL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

6.7% = 4.1% × 0.78 × 2.08

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

4.1%

7.0% →4.1%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.78x

1.02x →0.78x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.08x

1.32x →2.08x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 2.8 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin declining (7.0% → 4.1%), asset turnover declining (1.02x → 0.78x), leverage rising (1.32x → 2.08x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr7.0%1.021.329.5%
FY20230Cr0Cr6.6%1.061.278.8%
FY20240Cr0Cr6.2%0.561.625.6%
FY20250Cr0Cr4.1%0.782.086.7%

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.