DuPont Decomposition

Why does HGS earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

1.6% = 2.8% × 0.39 × 1.42

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

2.8%

2.4% →2.8%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.39x

0.09x →0.39x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.42x

1.33x →1.42x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 1.2 pp over 3 years. Driven by asset turnover improving (0.09x → 0.39x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr2.4%0.091.330.3%
FY20240Cr0Cr5.5%0.091.470.7%
FY20250Cr0Cr2.8%0.391.421.6%

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.