Decorative Paint Volume Growth
6%
down from ~12% in Q2 FY23
Volume growth moderated to 6% in Q2 FY24 vs double-digit in prior year quarter, reflecting weak demand.
ASIANPAINT
Consumer
31 Oct 2023
Asianpaint Ltd — Q2 FY24
Asian Paints reported a muted Q2 FY24 with decorative paint volume growth of 6% YoY but value growth flat, impacted by weak consumer sentiment and erratic monsoons.
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Asian Paints reported a muted Q2 FY24 with decorative paint volume growth of 6% YoY but value growth flat, impacted by weak consumer sentiment and erratic monsoons. However, gross margins expanded to 43.9% (up ~770bps YoY on consolidated basis) aided by 4% material deflation. Management attributed the softness to a shift in festive season (Diwali in November vs October last year) and expects a strong H2 recovery led by festive and wedding demand. The company maintained its double-digit volume CAGR trajectory and guided for a good Q3. Key risks include rising crude prices due to geopolitical tensions, which could reverse deflation benefits, and continued weakness in Nepal and Bangladesh operations.
एशियन पेंट्स ने Q2 FY24 में कमजोर प्रदर्शन दिखाया। सजावटी पेंट की बिक्री मात्रा में 6% बढ़ोतरी हुई, लेकिन कीमत के हिसाब से बिक्री स्थिर रही। इसकी वजह कमजोर उपभोक्ता भावना और अनियमित बारिश थी। हालांकि, कच्चे माल की कीमतों में 4% गिरावट से कंपनी का मुनाफा बढ़कर 43.9% हो गया। कंपनी का कहना है कि दिवाली इस बार नवंबर में पड़ने से बिक्री प्रभावित हुई, लेकिन त्योहारों और शादियों के कारण दूसरी छमाही में अच्छी वृद्धि की उम्मीद है। कंपनी को Q3 में अच्छा प्रदर्शन दिखने की उम्मीद है। मुख्य जोखिम हैं - कच्चे तेल की बढ़ती कीमतें जो मुनाफे को कम कर सकती हैं, और नेपाल-बांग्लादेश में कमजोर कारोबार।
Key Numbers
Retail Touchpoints
1.6 lakh
+5,000 in H1 FY24
Distribution network expanded to 1.6 lakh retail touchpoints, with 5,000 added in H1.
New Product Contribution
11%
flat YoY
New products contributed 11% of revenue, indicating sustained innovation pipeline.
Home Décor Revenue Share
4%
flat YoY
Home décor contributed 4% of decorative revenue; kitchen & bath saw double-digit declines.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Double-digit volume growth trajectory maintained
Management reiterated commitment to double-digit volume CAGR, expecting Q3 to recover with festive and wedding demand.
NEW
Distribution expansion of 8,000-10,000 touchpoints in FY24
Target to add 8,000-10,000 retail touchpoints in FY24, with 5,000 already added in H1.
NEW
CapEx projects on track: white cement by Dec 2025, VAM/VAE by Q4 2026
White cement project in Fujairah expected by Dec 2025; VAM/VAE project by Q4 2026. Brownfield expansions largely complete.
UPDATED
PBDIT margin band of 18-20%
Management guided that PBDIT margins will remain in the 18-20% range, balancing input cost inflation and pricing actions.
DROPPED
Home decor to reach 7%-8% of decorative sales by FY26
Target for home decor segment to contribute 7%-8% of decorative revenue by end of FY26.
DROPPED
Beautiful Homes stores to expand to 65-70 by year-end
Plans to increase Beautiful Homes stores from 44 to 65-70 during the current fiscal year.
DROPPED
Capex of INR 8,750 crore over three years
Capacity expansion plan of INR 8,750 crore over three years is on schedule.
NEW RISK
Rising crude prices may reverse deflation benefits
Management noted that geopolitical tensions could increase crude and derivative prices, potentially leading to input cost inflation in H2.
NEW RISK
Uncertainty in international markets (Nepal, Bangladesh, Egypt)
AP Global saw degrowth due to currency depreciation in Egypt and weak demand in Nepal/Bangladesh; management expressed uncertainty about recovery.
NEW RISK
Potential market share loss to unorganized sector if downtrading persists
Analyst raised concern about downtrading to economy products; management acknowledged shift but claimed organized sector gaining share from unorganized.
RISK GONE
Raw material price resurgence
Crude oil at all-time high and some raw material prices rising could pressure margins if deflation reverses.
RISK GONE
Weakness in luxury segment
Luxury paint segment underperformed in Q1, which could persist if consumer sentiment remains cautious.
RISK GONE
International business headwinds
Currency devaluation and economic crisis in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka impacted international profitability; recovery uncertain.
Management Guidance
Double-digit volume growth trajectory maintained
Management reiterated commitment to double-digit volume CAGR, expecting Q3 to recover with festive and wedding demand.
Management guidance growthPBDIT margin band of 18-20%
Management guided that PBDIT margins will remain in the 18-20% range, balancing input cost inflation and pricing actions.
Management guidance marginsDistribution expansion of 8,000-10,000 touchpoints in FY24
Target to add 8,000-10,000 retail touchpoints in FY24, with 5,000 already added in H1.
Management guidance expansionCapEx projects on track: white cement by Dec 2025, VAM/VAE by Q4 2026
White cement project in Fujairah expected by Dec 2025; VAM/VAE project by Q4 2026. Brownfield expansions largely complete.
Management guidance capexKey Risks
Rising crude prices may reverse deflation benefits
Management noted that geopolitical tensions could increase crude and derivative prices, potentially leading to input cost inflation in H2.
medium · management_commentaryContinued weakness in kitchen & bath business
Kitchen and bath segments saw double-digit declines; management cited demand weakness and network challenges, with no clear recovery timeline.
medium · analyst_questionUncertainty in international markets (Nepal, Bangladesh, Egypt)
AP Global saw degrowth due to currency depreciation in Egypt and weak demand in Nepal/Bangladesh; management expressed uncertainty about recovery.
medium · management_commentaryPotential market share loss to unorganized sector if downtrading persists
Analyst raised concern about downtrading to economy products; management acknowledged shift but claimed organized sector gaining share from unorganized.
low · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
We have the confidence that today going forward, we should see fairly healthy demand as an offtake, which would come in, in terms of this thing, led by the larger festive season.
The unorganized sector, to some extent, is not growing at par with possibly the organized sector is growing to that extent.
We have always maintained that we would remain in that band of 18%-20% [PBDIT margins].
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Asianpaint's revenue in Q2 FY24?
Asianpaint reported revenue of ₹8,479 Cr in Q2 FY24, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Asianpaint management give for FY25?
Double-digit volume growth trajectory maintained: Management reiterated commitment to double-digit volume CAGR, expecting Q3 to recover with festive and wedding demand. PBDIT margin band of 18-20%: Management guided that PBDIT margins will remain in the 18-20% range, balancing input cost inflation and pricing actions. Distribution expansion of 8,000-10,000 touchpoints in FY24: Target to add 8,000-10,000 retail touchpoints in FY24, with 5,000 already added in H1. CapEx projects on track: white cement by Dec 2025, VAM/VAE by Q4 2026: White cement project in Fujairah expected by Dec 2025; VAM/VAE project by Q4 2026. Brownfield expansions largely complete.
What are the key risks for Asianpaint in FY25?
Key risks include Rising crude prices may reverse deflation benefits — Management noted that geopolitical tensions could increase crude and derivative prices, potentially leading to input cost inflation in H2.; Continued weakness in kitchen & bath business — Kitchen and bath segments saw double-digit declines; management cited demand weakness and network challenges, with no clear recovery timeline.; Uncertainty in international markets (Nepal, Bangladesh, Egypt) — AP Global saw degrowth due to currency depreciation in Egypt and weak demand in Nepal/Bangladesh; management expressed uncertainty about recovery.; Potential market share loss to unorganized sector if downtrading persists — Analyst raised concern about downtrading to economy products; management acknowledged shift but claimed organized sector gaining share from unorganized..
Did Asianpaint meet its previous quarter's guidance?
Of 2 tracked promises, management 0 met, 0 close, 2 missed.
Where can I read the full Asianpaint Q2 FY24 concall transcript?
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