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

4.9% = 4.2% × 0.75 × 1.57

Latest: FY2026

Profitability

Net Margin

4.2%

7.6% →4.2%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.75x

1.21x →0.75x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.57x

1.70x →1.57x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 10.7 pp over 5 years. Driven by net margin declining (7.6% → 4.2%), asset turnover declining (1.21x → 0.75x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 5 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr7.6%1.211.7015.6%
FY20230Cr0Cr6.9%1.061.7012.4%
FY20240Cr0Cr6.1%0.561.836.3%
FY20250Cr0Cr2.6%0.631.802.9%
FY20260Cr0Cr4.2%0.751.574.9%

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.

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