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

26.2% = 4.3% × 2.21 × 2.77

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

4.3%

2.5% →4.3%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

2.21x

3.18x →2.21x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.77x

3.66x →2.77x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 3.4 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin improving (2.5% → 4.3%), asset turnover declining (3.18x → 2.21x), leverage falling (3.66x → 2.77x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr2.5%3.183.6629.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr3.5%2.802.8928.2%
FY20250Cr0Cr4.3%2.212.7726.2%

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.