DuPont Decomposition

Why does SRM earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

20.0% = 10.4% × 1.30 × 1.48

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

10.4%

6.7% →10.4%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.30x

2.19x →1.30x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.48x

2.71x →1.48x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 19.6 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (6.7% → 10.4%), asset turnover declining (2.19x → 1.30x), leverage falling (2.71x → 1.48x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr6.7%2.192.7139.5%
FY20230Cr0Cr6.2%2.212.1529.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr6.4%0.471.845.5%
FY20250Cr0Cr10.4%1.301.4820.0%

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.