DuPont Decomposition

Why does CESC earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

10.9% = 8.1% × 0.41 × 3.25

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

8.1%

14.3% →8.1%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.41x

0.08x →0.41x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

3.25x

3.46x →3.25x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 6.8 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin declining (14.3% → 8.1%), asset turnover improving (0.08x → 0.41x), leverage falling (3.46x → 3.25x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr14.3%0.083.464.1%
FY20240Cr0Cr12.3%0.093.253.6%
FY20250Cr0Cr8.1%0.413.2510.9%

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.