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

15.4% = 14.6% × 0.81 × 1.30

Latest: FY2026

Profitability

Net Margin

14.6%

3.6% →14.6%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

0.81x

0.19x →0.81x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.30x

2.28x →1.30x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 13.8 pp over 4 years. Driven by net margin improving (3.6% → 14.6%), asset turnover improving (0.19x → 0.81x), leverage falling (2.28x → 1.30x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr3.6%0.192.281.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr5.3%0.182.192.1%
FY20250Cr0Cr5.1%0.161.391.2%
FY20260Cr0Cr14.6%0.811.3015.4%

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)

See DCF fair value for VBL

Combine financial quality with intrinsic value.

See Fair Value →

DuPont decomposition from audited annual financials. Factual analysis, not investment advice.