DuPont Decomposition

Why does KRN earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

10.6% = 12.3% × 0.72 × 1.19

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

12.3%

6.8% →12.3%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.72x

1.68x →0.72x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.19x

3.63x →1.19x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 30.9 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (6.8% → 12.3%), asset turnover declining (1.68x → 0.72x), leverage falling (3.63x → 1.19x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr6.8%1.683.6341.5%
FY20230Cr0Cr13.1%1.662.5054.2%
FY20240Cr0Cr12.8%1.201.9830.2%
FY20250Cr0Cr12.3%0.721.1910.6%

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.