Berger Paints’ Stock Price Rises in the Last Half Hour of Trading Today

Berger Paints’ stock price rose sharply in the last 30 minutes of trading today, 3:20 p.m. 6th June. At this time, the stock price was up by 0.086%, trading at Rs 582.50.

Berger Paints India Ltd (NSE: BERGEPAINT | BSE: 509480) posted its Q4 results earlier in May.

Key Highlights from Q4FY25 result

• For the quarter ended March 2025, Berger Paints recorded a 7.7% YoY growth in standalone volume sales and a 4.4% rise in value sales.
• The standalone PBDIT (Profit Before Depreciation, Interest, and Tax) jumped 19.8% YoY, reflecting improved product mix and cost efficiencies.
• Consolidated results also remained upbeat, with value sales up 7.3% YoY and PBDIT climbing 21.9%, bolstered by strong performance across international operations and subsidiaries such as Bolix (Poland), BJN Nepal, and BNPA (automotive JV with Nippon Paints).

Full-Year FY25 Performance

Standalone Financials (₹ Crore)

Consolidated Financials (₹ Crore)

Berger Paints continued to gain market share, now standing at 20.3% in FY25, up from 19.5% in FY24. This marks consistent annual improvement, driven by deeper distribution, better mix, and pricing actions.

Margin Expansion and Cash Strength 

Gross margins peaked at 41.2% in Q4FY25, the highest in the last 12 quarters. Operating margins remained within the guided range throughout the year, ending at 16.6% in Q4FY25.

Berger Paints also posted a healthier balance sheet, with consolidated net cash rising to ₹688.6 crore, up from ₹331.8 crore in FY24 and a net debt position of ₹(444.1) crore in FY23.

Segmental & Global Operations

• Decorative Paints: Maintained leadership with high single-digit volume growth.
• Construction Chemicals: Continued strong momentum, now ranked No. 3 in India.
• Protective Coatings: Benefited from infra push and Make in India themes.
• International Markets: Bolix (Poland) and BJN (Nepal) showed strong rebounds; BNPA and Berger Becker also posted solid numbers.

Dividend Growth and Shareholder Value

Berger continued to reward shareholders with a rising dividend payout. The dividend increased from 350% in FY24 to 380% in FY25, maintaining a decade-long upward trend.

Sustainability Initiatives

FY25 also marked tangible progress in ESG efforts:

• 7.5% reduction in carbon footprint
• 5.2% increase in renewable energy consumption
• 3.8% reduction in water use

Manufacturing & Expansion

The fully operational Sandila plant, along with the upcoming facilities at Panagarh (West Bengal) and Khurdah (Odisha), are expected to support future growth. The company currently operates 14 plants in India and a total of 29 facilities globally.

Berger Paints India Share Performance

Berger Paints shares gained 20% in the last year, 25% in the year-to-date, and 6.10% in the previous month in the National Stock Exchange.

Outlook

With a strong product pipeline including its innovative Kool range for heat-resistant coatings and continued strength across industrial and automotive segments, Berger Paints is well-positioned to navigate evolving market dynamics while sustaining margin discipline and cash generation.

About Berger Paints

Founded in 1923, Berger Paints is India’s second-largest paint company and the 7th largest decorative paint brand globally. It operates across India, Nepal, Russia, Poland, and the UK, with leading positions in decorative, protective, and industrial coatings.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/PAINTBERGE_06062025140249_InvestorPresentation_060625.pdf

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