DuPont Decomposition

Why does SFL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

3.1% = 2.8% × 0.63 × 1.77

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

2.8%

6.9% →2.8%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.63x

1.06x →0.63x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.77x

1.69x →1.77x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 9.3 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin declining (6.9% → 2.8%), asset turnover declining (1.06x → 0.63x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr6.9%1.061.6912.4%
FY20240Cr0Cr6.1%0.561.836.3%
FY20250Cr0Cr2.8%0.631.773.1%

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.

SFL DuPont Analysis — ROE 3.1% | YieldIQ