DuPont Decomposition

Why does SEPC earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

1.6% = 4.2% × 0.25 × 1.58

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

4.2%

-5.3% →4.2%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.25x

0.19x →0.25x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.58x

1.84x →1.58x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 3.5 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin improving (-5.3% → 4.2%), leverage falling (1.84x → 1.58x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr-0Cr-5.3%0.191.84-1.9%
FY20240Cr0Cr4.1%0.251.831.9%
FY20250Cr0Cr4.2%0.251.581.6%

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.