Berger Paints Q2 FY27 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Berger Paints reported Q2 FY27 revenue growth of 11.9% standalone and 13.2% consolidated. Consolidated PBDIT grew 5.2%. Margins were impacted by raw material inflation and a ₹22 crore investment in a new campaign. The company plans to restore margins through price increases and cost savings, aiming for 15-17% EBITDA margins in H2 FY27. Market share remained stable at 20.2%. New plants are planned in West Bengal and Odisha.
The announcement provides detailed financial performance for the quarter and half-year, outlines strategies for margin recovery and future growth, and discusses market share and competitive dynamics, all of which are material for investors.
The company reported positive revenue growth and is confident in margin recovery and future performance, despite short-term margin pressures due to inflation and campaign spending. The outlook and strategic investments indicate a positive trajectory.
Berger Paints India Limited has released the transcript of its earnings conference call for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. The call, conducted on November 5, 2026, featured insights from Managing Director and CEO Mr. Abhijit Roy, CFO Mr. Kaushik Ghosh, and Sr. General Manager & Head-Finance & Accounts Mr. Sayantan Sarkar.
During the call, the management highlighted a revenue growth of 11.9% on a standalone basis and 13.2% on a consolidated basis for Q2 FY27. For the half-year, standalone revenue grew by 12.3% and consolidated by 12.5%. The PBDIT growth on a consolidated basis was 5.2%, supported by strong subsidiary performance. The decorative business saw double-digit value growth, driven by an 8% price increase, while the industrial business experienced robust volume and value growth across segments. Gross margins were impacted by double-digit raw material inflation, inventory liquidation, and delayed price increases, leading to a compression in margins. The company incurred an additional investment of ₹22 crore in the 'Rang bana rahe' campaign, which impacted quarterly margins. Excluding this spend, PBDIT growth would have been 3%.
The company is focusing on margin recovery through calibrated price increases, cost-saving initiatives, and cost optimization. They are confident in returning to the guided EBITDA margin range of 15-17% in Q3 and Q4 FY27, aided by softening crude prices. The festive season in October saw strong sales growth. Future growth will be built on automotive and industrial coatings, waterproofing, construction chemicals, and wood coatings. Investments will continue in brand building, retail activation, store expansion, and point-of-sale capabilities. Capital allocation will focus on normalized working capital, disciplined capacity investment (including new plants in Panagar, West Bengal, and Odisha), and maintaining a net cash balance sheet.
Regarding competitive intensity, the management noted that while a new entrant has raised prices, they are also offering increased rebates to dealers, maintaining competitive pressure. Berger Paints' market share remained stable at approximately 20.2% at the end of H1 FY27. The company is also experimenting with an 'MEGA' strategy focusing on urban penetration, which has shown positive initial results and is planned for acceleration from April 2027.
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