DuPont Decomposition

Why does NDL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

5.4% = 1.0% × 2.74 × 2.06

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

1.0%

0.7% →1.0%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

2.74x

0.36x →2.74x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.06x

2.35x →2.06x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 4.8 pp over 3 years. Driven by asset turnover improving (0.36x → 2.74x), leverage falling (2.35x → 2.06x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr0.7%0.362.350.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr4.7%0.492.024.6%
FY20250Cr0Cr1.0%2.742.065.4%

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.