DuPont Decomposition

Why does VBL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

15.5% = 14.6% × 0.81 × 1.31

Latest: FY2026

Profitability

Net Margin

14.6%

11.6% →14.6%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.81x

1.11x →0.81x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.31x

2.28x →1.31x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 13.8 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (11.6% → 14.6%), asset turnover declining (1.11x → 0.81x), leverage falling (2.28x → 1.31x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr11.6%1.112.2829.4%
FY20240Cr0Cr13.2%1.032.1929.6%
FY20250Cr0Cr13.3%0.841.3915.6%
FY20260Cr0Cr14.6%0.811.3115.5%

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.