DuPont Decomposition

Why does RSL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

13.7% = 5.0% × 1.68 × 1.65

Latest: FY2026

Profitability

Net Margin

5.0%

2.5% →5.0%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.68x

3.18x →1.68x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.65x

3.66x →1.65x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 15.9 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (2.5% → 5.0%), asset turnover declining (3.18x → 1.68x), leverage falling (3.66x → 1.65x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr2.5%3.183.6629.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr3.5%2.802.8928.2%
FY20250Cr0Cr4.3%2.222.7726.2%
FY20260Cr0Cr5.0%1.681.6513.7%

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.

RSL DuPont Analysis — ROE 13.7% | YieldIQ