Berger Paints Q3 FY26: Volume Growth 8.5%, Value Growth 0.4%, Gross Margin at 41.2%
Berger Paints reported Q3 FY26 results with standalone volume growth at 8.5% and value growth at 0.4%. Gross margin reached a 15-quarter high of 41.2%. The company plans ₹1,800-2,000 crore capex for two new factories. Double-digit volume growth is expected next year, with value growth around 7-8%.
The muted value growth and the reasons behind it (product mix shift, price corrections) are key factors. While margins are strong and future capex plans are significant, the immediate value growth performance suggests a moderate impact on short-term investor sentiment.
The results show mixed performance with strong volume growth and improved margins, but muted value growth. Future outlook is cautiously optimistic, with planned investments indicating confidence, but external factors and competitive intensity temper a purely positive sentiment.
Berger Paints India Limited conducted its Q3 FY26 Results conference call on February 5, 2026, following a Board of Directors meeting. The transcript of this call has been released.
During the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company reported a high single-digit volume growth of 8.5% on a standalone basis, with value growth remaining muted at 0.4%. This value-volume gap was attributed to a shift in product mix towards higher-volume, lower-value products like economic emulsions and tile adhesives, coupled with price corrections in the economy emulsion segment during FY25. The automotive segment showed steady performance, while protective coatings remained muted. The company's gross margin expanded year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, reaching its highest in 15 quarters at 41.2%, supported by an improved product mix and stable raw material prices. EBITDA margin was reported at 16.1%, within the guided range of 15-17%.
Consolidated performance mirrored standalone results, with a top-line growth of 0.3% and a bottom-line decline of 0.2%. Year-to-date consolidated value growth stood at 1.9%, with EBITDA growth at -5.4%.
The decorative business saw continued dealer network expansion, with over 2,500 color bank machines installed and more than 1,800 stores nationwide. New product launches, including Color Plus, Silk Metallics, and DAMShield for construction chemicals, performed well. The industrial business's automotive segment reported high single-digit volume growth, but protective and general industries remained muted. Net cash position on a consolidated basis improved to ₹918 crore as of December 2025 from ₹689 crore in March 2025.
Looking ahead, Berger Paints anticipates gradual improvement in demand conditions, with a focus on revenue growth and sustained gross margins. Investments in branding, distribution, and urban initiatives will continue. The company also announced plans for two new factories, one in Panagar and one in Urissa, with a combined investment of ₹1,800-2,000 crore, which will be funded through internal accruals and cash flow generation.
Regarding competitive intensity, the management noted it remains stable. The company expects double-digit volume growth in the next fiscal year, with value growth projected to be in the range of 7-8% due to the persistent value-volume gap. The company also confirmed that there is currently no anti-dumping duty on titanium dioxide following a court ruling.
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