DuPont Analysis - Basic Formula

Basic Formula

ROE = (Profit margin)*(Asset turnover)*(Equity multiplier) = (Net profit/Sales)*(Sales/Assets)*(Assets/Equity)= (Net Profit/Equity)

  • Profitability (measured by profit margin)
  • Operating efficiency (measured by asset turnover)
  • Financial leverage (measured by equity multiplier)

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