Asian Paints Ltd (ASIANPAINT) — concall transcript | 31 March 2022

· BSE 🟡 Notable Neutral
By StockFin Research Team AI-Assisted Analysis Source: BSE/NSE Filings
📢 Key Event
Asian Paints reported Q4 FY22 results with 8% volume growth and 21% value growth in decorative business.
🔄 What Changed
Gross margins recovered to 40% in Q4; standalone PAT grew 10% YoY; exceptional items included Rs 48.5 crore exchange loss and Rs 13.5 crore goodwill impairment.
🔮 What's Next
Management expects inflation of 5-7% in Q1 and plans calibrated price increases; aims to grow Home Decor to 8-10% of total business in 3 years.
💡 Investor Takeaway
Strong decorative growth and margin recovery are offset by inflationary pressures and international currency headwinds requiring close monitoring.

Asian Paints reported strong Q4 FY22 results with 8% volume growth and 21% value growth in decorative business, driven by 48% volume growth in prior year base. Management highlighted robust full-year growth of 31% volume and 36% value, new product innovation contributing 14% of revenue, expanded distribution to 145,000 retail points, and Home Decor expansion with 29 stores and acquisitions like White Teak. Gross margins recovered to 40% in Q4, though inflationary pressures of 5-7% loom in Q1. Standalone PAT grew 10% YoY, while consolidated PAT remained flat due to exceptional items including Rs 48.5 crore exchange loss and Rs 13.5 crore goodwill impairment. The company maintained 58.6% dividend payout and outlined long-term ESG commitments.

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About Asian Paints Ltd (ASIANPAINT)

Consumer Durables · Paints/Varnish · Listed on BSE

Market Cap: ₹2,32,029.95 Cr P/E: 48.6 ROE: 22.6% ROCE: 28.7% Div Yield: 1.14%

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