DuPont Decomposition

Why does SMARTLINK earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

3.4% = 3.1% × 0.85 × 1.25

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

3.1%

13.4% →3.1%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.85x

0.37x →0.85x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.25x

1.27x →1.25x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 2.9 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin declining (13.4% → 3.1%), asset turnover improving (0.37x → 0.85x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr13.4%0.371.276.3%
FY20230Cr0Cr12.3%0.591.4510.5%
FY20240Cr0Cr3.6%0.711.433.7%
FY20250Cr0Cr3.1%0.851.253.4%

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.