DuPont Decomposition

Why does SPECTRUM earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

13.4% = 6.6% × 0.87 × 2.34

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

6.6%

3.0% →6.6%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.87x

1.15x →0.87x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.34x

2.61x →2.34x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 4.3 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (3.0% → 6.6%), asset turnover declining (1.15x → 0.87x), leverage falling (2.61x → 2.34x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr3.0%1.152.619.2%
FY20230Cr0Cr3.3%1.002.889.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr6.2%0.991.9311.8%
FY20250Cr0Cr6.6%0.872.3413.4%

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.