DuPont Decomposition

Why does LXCHEM earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

6.0% = 3.8% × 0.98 × 1.60

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

3.8%

3.6% →3.8%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.98x

0.31x →0.98x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.60x

1.64x →1.60x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 4.1 pp over 3 years. Driven by asset turnover improving (0.31x → 0.98x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr3.6%0.311.641.8%
FY20240Cr0Cr5.6%0.281.572.5%
FY20250Cr0Cr3.8%0.981.606.0%

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.