DuPont Decomposition

Why does PPL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

18.7% = 10.7% × 1.35 × 1.30

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

10.7%

7.6% →10.7%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.35x

2.08x →1.35x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.30x

1.26x →1.30x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 1.2 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (7.6% → 10.7%), asset turnover declining (2.08x → 1.35x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr7.6%2.081.2619.9%
FY20230Cr0Cr10.1%2.051.2425.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr13.4%1.361.3524.6%
FY20250Cr0Cr10.7%1.351.3018.7%

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.

PPL DuPont Analysis — ROE 18.7% | YieldIQ