DuPont Decomposition

Why does VSTL earn its ROE?

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

ROE = Net Margin × Asset Turnover × Equity Multiplier

6.3% = 1.2% × 2.10 × 2.52

Latest: FY2025

Profitability

Net Margin

1.2%

1.4% →1.2%

How much profit per ₹ of revenue

Efficiency

Asset Turnover

2.10x

3.29x →2.10x

Revenue per ₹ of assets

Leverage

Equity Multiplier

2.52x

3.45x →2.52x

Assets funded by equity vs debt

Trend Analysis

ROE declined by 9.5 pp over 4 years. Driven by asset turnover declining (3.29x → 2.10x), leverage falling (3.45x → 2.52x).

Historical Decomposition

Last 4 years

YearRevenuePATNet MarginAsset TOLeverageROE
FY20220Cr0Cr1.4%3.293.4515.7%
FY20230Cr0Cr1.9%3.793.1522.6%
FY20240Cr0Cr1.6%2.802.1610.0%
FY20250Cr0Cr1.2%2.102.526.3%

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.

VSTL DuPont Analysis — ROE 6.3% | YieldIQ