AI Summary
✦ ClarthaBerger Paints India is a paints manufacturer selling in India and internationally. Interior and exterior wall coatings anchor revenue, supported by putty, primers, enamels, wood finishes, waterproofing, and tiling solutions. Q1 FY27 profit rose 28% year-on-year, but gross margin moderated as raw-material inflation offset operating benefits. Revenue grew 2.9%, while profit declined 4.5%, indicating earnings pressure despite stable reported margins. ROE is unavailable, while debt/equity of 9.16 implies substantial leverage and magnifies any return on equity. At 50.8 times earnings, the stock appears rich relative to its modest growth and declining reported profit. The key investor question is whether demand growth and price discipline can offset raw-material inflation and leverage risk.
Price Forecast
Probabilistic Range
Probabilistic lognormal cone using 1Y realized volatility and analyst-target drift when available.
Revenue Forecast
₹ CrEPS Forecast
₹ / shareMulti-factor synthesis of 5 key dimensions
From 22 analysts
Fundamentals
Fundamentals institutional score is 82 using growth durability 81.8.
Valuation
Valuation institutional score is 73 using relative multiple z-scores where peer dispersion is available.
Analyst Consensus
Analyst View institutional score is 44 using mean target upside 7.1%; dispersion penalty 17.8; recommendation breadth from available consensus.
Technical Structure
Technicals institutional score is 48 using EMA-20 continuation within 5% tolerance; VCP range/volume contraction proxy.
Market Sentiment
Recent news flow is balanced or not decisive enough to tilt the tape. Based on 6 recent ticker-linked news items.
Signal Summary
Market intelligence remains Neutral. fundamentals and valuation provide support, while analyst consensus and technical structure remain considerations.
Composite weights: Fundamentals 25%, Valuation 20%, Analyst Consensus 20%, Technical Structure 20%, Market Sentiment 15%.
Key Data Points
Important Note: This is market intelligence, not investment advice. Always conduct your own research and consider your financial goals and risk tolerance.
Valuation Metrics
Trading 1.2% above historical median. Valuation is stable — currently in the fair zone (z-score: +0.28). Confidence: 91%.
Live forward EPS implies next-12-month EPS of ₹12.96. Applying the stock's normalized valuation corridor produces a fair range of ₹610.80 to ₹694.92, with base value near ₹658.37 (+22.5% vs current price).
Live forward estimate anchored to the company's historical valuation corridor.
Forward EPS
₹12.96
Forward P/E
41.5x
Base Fair Value
₹658.37
Fair Range
₹610.80 - ₹694.92
Upside To Base
+22.5%
Estimate Source
Live forward EPS
Growth Estimate
+28.5%
5Y Average
50.45
Current
51.42
Overvalued
53.62
Undervalued
47.13
5Y Average
33.68
Current
34.33
Overvalued
35.82
Undervalued
31.40
5Y Average
9.45
Current
9.06
Overvalued
10.19
Undervalued
8.58
Peers & Comparison
Sector: Materials · Theme: Paints
| Company | Rev. Growth | Margin | P/E | vs Avg | 52W Perf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED ASIANPAINTPaints | +17.9% | 12.8% | 55.0x Premium | +38% vs avg | +11.0% |
GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD GRASIMCement | +10.5% | 2.8% | 45.1x Fair | +13% vs avg | +23.4% |
DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES DRREDDYPharmaceuticals | -5.6% | 10.0% | 29.5x Undervalued | -26% vs avg | -5.0% |
HINDALCO INDUSTRIES LTD HINDALCOMetals - Aluminium | +32.1% | 5.5% | 14.4x Undervalued | -64% vs avg | +58.0% |
HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED HEROMOTOCOTwo Wheelers | +34.9% | 10.7% | 21.0x Undervalued | -47% vs avg | +26.2% |
EICHER MOTORS LTD EICHERMOTTrucks & Buses | +31.5% | 23.2% | 38.3x Fair | -4% vs avg | +41.7% |
BSE LIMITED BSEStock Exchanges & Ratings | +64.0% | 48.9% | 49.6x Premium | +24% vs avg | +50.1% |
APOLLO HOSPITALS ENTER. L APOLLOHOSPHospitals & Diagnostic Centres | +18.1% | 7.7% | 66.2x Premium | +66% vs avg | +23.2% |
BERGER PAINTS (I) LTD trades at a premium (51.6x vs peer avg 39.9x), implying higher growth or quality expectations from the Paints cohort. Peers include ASIAN PAINTS LIMITED, GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD, DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES — selected based on business model, industry classification, market cap similarity, and business theme alignment.
Financials
Real statement data for revenue, earnings quality, conversion, and balance-sheet coverage. Monetary values are shown in Rs crore.
Latest revenue
₹3.23K CrJun 2026Latest net profit
₹369 CrJun 2026Latest EPS
₹3.16Jun 2026Net margin
17.0%Jun 2026Performance
Bars show revenue and net profit. The line shows net margin.
- Revenue
- Net income
- Net margin %
Earnings
Revenue is shown in crores. EPS is rupees per share.
- Revenue
- EPS
Revenue to profit conversion
Bridge from operating numbers to profit for the latest reported period.
Latest reported period: Jun 2026
Debt level and coverage
Debt, cash and free cash flow compared on the same crore scale.
- Debt
- Free cash flow
- Cash & equivalents
Results
| Metric | Jun 2023 | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Sep 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales + | 2,740 | 2,440 | 2,574 | 2,249 | 2,806 | 2,431 | 2,585 | 2,347 | 2,863 | 2,458 | 2,595 | 2,504 | 3,227 |
| Expenses + | 2,226 | 2,037 | 2,145 | 1,924 | 2,323 | 2,047 | 2,167 | 1,958 | 2,363 | 2,147 | 2,178 | 2,045 | 2,664 |
| Operating Profit | 514 | 403 | 430 | 325 | 484 | 383 | 417 | 390 | 499 | 311 | 417 | 459 | 562 |
| OPM % | 19% | 17% | 17% | 14% | 17% | 16% | 16% | 17% | 17% | 13% | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Other Income + | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 69 | 19 | -9 | 23 | 56 | 73 | 39 |
| Interest | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Depreciation | 70 | 75 | 74 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 83 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 91 |
| Profit before tax | 439 | 327 | 355 | 246 | 411 | 308 | 395 | 318 | 396 | 235 | 373 | 434 | 500 |
| Tax % | 26% | 25% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 26% | 22% | 25% | 26% | 25% | 20% | 25% | 26% |
| Net Profit + | 326 | 244 | 263 | 182 | 306 | 229 | 306 | 237 | 294 | 176 | 298 | 327 | 369 |
| EPS in Rs | 2.80 | 2.09 | 2.26 | 1.56 | 2.62 | 1.96 | 2.63 | 2.03 | 2.52 | 1.51 | 2.56 | 2.81 | 3.16 |
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All values in ₹ Crores unless otherwise stated. Source: Screener Master (Standalone).
Events Timeline
Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Earnings Call Transcript