DuPont Decomposition

Why does SAPPHIRE earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

1.4% = 0.7% × 0.95 × 2.18

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

0.7%

27.9% →0.7%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.95x

0.19x →0.95x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.18x

1.96x →2.18x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 9.2 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin declining (27.9% → 0.7%), asset turnover improving (0.19x → 0.95x), leverage rising (1.96x → 2.18x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr27.9%0.191.9610.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr0.4%0.212.120.2%
FY20250Cr0Cr0.7%0.952.181.4%

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.