DuPont Decomposition

Why does IRFC earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

12.3% = 24.0% × 0.06 × 9.28

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

24.0%

21.3% →24.0%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.06x

0.01x →0.06x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

9.28x

10.80x →9.28x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 9.4 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin improving (21.3% → 24.0%), leverage falling (10.80x → 9.28x). High financial leverage (equity multiplier > 4x) amplifies returns but also risk.

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr21.3%0.0110.802.9%
FY20240Cr0Cr26.5%0.019.863.5%
FY20250Cr0Cr24.0%0.069.2812.3%

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.