Berger Paints India Ltd recorded marginal revenue growth but faced profit contraction in Q3 FY26 amid tight expense control challenges. Paints manufacturing operations showed volume resilience despite muted topline momentum.
Executive Summary
Berger Paints India Ltd reported consolidated revenues of ₹2,984 crore for Q3 FY26, up 0.3% YoY from ₹2,975 crore. Net profit declined 8.45% YoY to ₹271 crore from ₹296 crore, with EPS at ₹2.33, down 7.91% YoY from ₹2.53. Minimal revenue-expense divergence pressured bottom-line performance.
Revenue & Growth
Revenues edged up 0.3% YoY to ₹2,984 crore from ₹2,975 crore, reflecting stable paints demand. Total expenses rose 0.73% YoY to ₹2,627 crore from ₹2,608 crore. QoQ comparisons unavailable from dataset.
Profitability & Margins
Consolidated net profit fell 8.45% YoY to ₹271 crore. EPS declined 7.91% YoY to ₹2.33. PAT margin contracted to 9.08% from 9.92% YoY; EBITDA and gross margin figures not detailed in provided data.
Balance-sheet Highlights
Balance sheet details such as net debt, current assets, or liabilities absent from input dataset. Core manufacturing and distribution network supports domestic paints leadership. Net debt/EBITDA and current ratio unavailable.
Cash Flow / Liquidity
Cash flow statement metrics including operating cash flow and free cash flow not reported. Liquidity position inferred through steady working capital in paints production cycle. Current ratio data unavailable.