DuPont Decomposition

Why does COSMOFIRST earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

9.1% = 4.8% × 0.68 × 2.81

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

4.8%

13.2% →4.8%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.68x

1.09x →0.68x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.81x

2.32x →2.81x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 24.2 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin declining (13.2% → 4.8%), asset turnover declining (1.09x → 0.68x), leverage rising (2.32x → 2.81x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr13.2%1.092.3233.3%
FY20230Cr0Cr8.1%0.972.4118.8%
FY20240Cr0Cr2.5%0.722.624.6%
FY20250Cr0Cr4.8%0.682.819.1%

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.