Berger Paints Delivers Strong Profit Growth on Higher Sales
Berger Paints' Q1 profit surged 25.5% year-on-year, outpacing revenue growth as net profit margin expanded.
Berger Paints India reported robust Q1 FY27 results, with profit rising 25.5% year-on-year to ₹368.68 crore. Revenue grew 12.7%, while net profit margin improved significantly.
Berger Paints India has started FY27 on a strong note, with profit growth significantly outpacing sales in the first quarter. The company's profit after tax surged 25.5% year-on-year to ₹368.68 crore, while revenue grew a healthy 12.7% to ₹3,226.68 crore.
The performance highlights improved profitability, with the net profit margin expanding by 110 basis points to 11.4% compared to Q1 FY26. This margin expansion indicates the company is converting a larger portion of its sales into bottom-line earnings. Sequentially, the results were also positive, with revenue jumping 28.9% from the previous quarter (Q4 FY26), although profit growth was a more moderate 12.6%.
A look at the recent quarterly trend shows a steady recovery in profitability from a low point in Q2 FY26.
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
Net Profit Margin (%)
| Metric | CurrentQ1 FY27 | PreviousQ4 FY26 | Same quarter LYQ1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period Ended | June 2026 | March 2026 | June 2025 |
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 3,226.68YoY +13% | 2,504.00 | 2,862.62 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 368.68YoY +26% | 327.28 | 293.76 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 11.4YoY +11% | 13.1 | 10.3 |
Key Points
- The company maintains a fortress balance sheet with negligible debt, reflected in a debt-to-equity ratio of just 0.02.
- Return on Equity (ROE) stands at a healthy 17.28%, demonstrating efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Over the past year, the stock price has declined 4.9%, trading at a P/E of 42.4, which is at a discount to the industry average.
The strong start to the fiscal year sets a positive tone, though maintaining the elevated profit margins seen in Q4 will be a key focus as sales volumes grow.
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