DuPont Decomposition

Why does SHADOWFAX earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

1.0% = 0.3% × 1.97 × 1.91

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

0.3%

-10.1% →0.3%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.97x

3.20x →1.97x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.91x

2.51x →1.91x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 81.9 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin improving (-10.1% → 0.3%), asset turnover declining (3.20x → 1.97x), leverage falling (2.51x → 1.91x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr-0Cr-10.1%3.202.51-80.9%
FY20240Cr-0Cr-0.6%2.401.86-2.8%
FY20250Cr0Cr0.3%1.971.911.0%

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.

SHADOWFAX DuPont Analysis — ROE 1.0% | YieldIQ