DuPont Decomposition

Why does LICI earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

37.9% = 5.4% × 0.16 × 44.40

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

5.4%

0.6% →5.4%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.16x

0.17x →0.16x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

44.40x

371.25x →44.40x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 1.9 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (0.6% → 5.4%), leverage falling (371.25x → 44.40x). High financial leverage (equity multiplier > 4x) amplifies returns but also risk.

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220.1Cr0Cr0.6%0.17371.2536.0%
FY20230.1Cr0Cr4.6%0.1798.7877.7%
FY20240.1Cr0Cr4.8%0.1664.1349.4%
FY20250.1Cr0Cr5.4%0.1644.4037.9%

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.