DuPont Decomposition

Why does SSDL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

12.0% = 3.7% × 2.20 × 1.47

Latest: FY2026

Profitability

Net Margin

3.7%

2.3% →3.7%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

2.20x

3.19x →2.20x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.47x

13.70x →1.47x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 87.2 pp over 5 years. Driven by net margin improving (2.3% → 3.7%), asset turnover declining (3.19x → 2.20x), leverage falling (13.70x → 1.47x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 5 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr2.3%3.1913.7099.2%
FY20230Cr0Cr3.9%3.145.3464.9%
FY20240Cr0Cr4.9%2.923.1745.5%
FY20250Cr0Cr5.1%2.081.6317.2%
FY20260Cr0Cr3.7%2.201.4712.0%

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.

SSDL DuPont Analysis — ROE 12.0% | YieldIQ