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Revenue
₹2,882 Cr
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Revenue YoY
6.4%
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EBITDA
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Berger Paints reported a solid Q3 FY24 with standalone volume growth of 9.1% and EBITDA growth of 38% YoY, driven by gross margin expansion to a 10-quarter high of 40.3%. Decorative business posted double-digit volume growth, aided by strong rural demand and aggressive network expansion (2,300+ retail touchpoints added). EBITDA margin expanded 380bps YoY to 16.7%, though ad spends (up 1.5% of sales) tempered operating leverage. Management expects demand momentum to continue in Q4, but price cuts of ~2.7% taken in January may compress margins. Key risk: competitive intensity from new entrants and unorganized players could pressure market share.
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Guidance to track
- Management reiterated guidance that EBITDA margin will stay within 15-17% bracket, balancing market share and profitability.
- Berger matched industry price cuts in January, impacting Q4 revenue by ~2.7%.
- Expects demand momentum to continue in decorative segment on rural improvement; automotive double-digit growth to sustain.
- Operating profit growth may moderate in Q4 vs Q3 due to price cuts, but still positive YoY.
Risks flagged
- January price cuts of ~2.7% may compress gross and EBITDA margins in Q4, partially offset by lower ad spends.
- BJN Nepal saw degrowth in top line and profitability due to economic downturn and liquidity issues; situation likely to remain tough.
- Entry of new players (e.g., Grasim) could pressure market share; management acknowledged potential losses but plans to offset via distribution gains.
- Unorganized players are returning as raw material prices cool, potentially slowing organized sector growth.
Key quotes
- We have likely gained market share. Amongst the top four companies, we have definitely gained market share with the highest revenue growth rate.
- If push comes to shove, we would prefer to maintain our market share, and have a little bit of dilution on the margin.
- It is in the interior, where we have some work to do. ... It is in the category of luxury, there it is dominated by the leader.
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