DuPont Decomposition

Why does POONAWALLA earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

-1.2% = -2.5% × 0.11 × 4.29

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

-2.5%

31.3% →-2.5%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.11x

0.03x →0.11x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

4.29x

2.81x →4.29x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 4.0 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin declining (31.3% → -2.5%), leverage rising (2.81x → 4.29x). High financial leverage (equity multiplier > 4x) amplifies returns but also risk.

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr31.3%0.032.812.8%
FY20240Cr0Cr36.3%0.042.954.1%
FY20250Cr-0Cr-2.5%0.114.29-1.2%

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.