DuPont Decomposition

Why does VGUARD earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

14.9% = 5.7% × 1.66 × 1.59

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

5.7%

4.6% →5.7%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

1.66x

0.39x →1.66x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

1.59x

1.81x →1.59x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE improved by 11.7 pp over 3 years. Driven by net margin improving (4.6% → 5.7%), asset turnover improving (0.39x → 1.66x), leverage falling (1.81x → 1.59x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 3 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20230Cr0Cr4.6%0.391.813.3%
FY20240Cr0Cr5.7%0.421.744.2%
FY20250Cr0Cr5.7%1.661.5914.9%

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.