DuPont Decomposition

Why does PCBL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

11.7% = 5.2% × 0.71 × 3.16

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

5.2%

7.4% →5.2%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.71x

0.25x →0.71x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

3.16x

1.92x →3.16x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 8.1 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin declining (7.4% → 5.2%), asset turnover improving (0.25x → 0.71x), leverage rising (1.92x → 3.16x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr7.4%0.251.923.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr5.8%0.173.483.4%
FY20250Cr0Cr5.2%0.713.1611.7%

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.