DuPont Decomposition

Why does LOTUSDEV earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

24.4% = 41.4% × 0.45 × 1.30

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

41.4%

12.6% →41.4%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.45x

0.24x →0.45x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.30x

13.55x →1.30x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 16.9 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (12.6% → 41.4%), asset turnover improving (0.24x → 0.45x), leverage falling (13.55x → 1.30x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr12.6%0.2413.5541.2%
FY20230Cr0Cr10.0%0.3410.2134.9%
FY20240Cr0Cr26.0%0.634.3270.3%
FY20250Cr0Cr41.4%0.451.3024.4%

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.