DuPont Decomposition

Why does DBL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

12.2% = 6.1% × 0.53 × 3.75

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

6.1%

0.0% →6.1%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.53x

0.67x →0.53x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

3.75x

3.86x →3.75x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 12.2 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin improving (0.0% → 6.1%), asset turnover declining (0.67x → 0.53x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr0.0%0.673.860.0%
FY20240Cr0Cr1.6%0.713.814.4%
FY20250Cr0Cr6.1%0.533.7512.2%

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.