Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Kansai Nerolac reported standalone net revenue growth of 10.2%, PBDIT growth of 7.7% and PBT growth of 5.1% for Q1 FY27, with consolidated net revenue up 9.8%, PBDIT up 8.3% and PBT up 5.8%. Management described decorative value growth as high single digit while decorative volume growth was low single digit, and industrial segments including auto, performance coatings and powder coatings recorded double-digit growth. The company also outlined a capex plan of INR601 crores for automotive, powder coating and resin capacity expansion at Sayakha, Bawal and Hosur to be spread over roughly two to two-and-a-half years.
Numbers mentioned
Standalone net revenue growth: 10.2% (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“On a stand-alone basis, our net revenue growth for the quarter was 10.2%.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PBDIT growth: 7.7% (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“Our PBDIT has grown by 7.7% and our PBT has grown by 5.1%.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated net revenue growth: 9.8% (Q1 FY27)
p. 8
“On a consolidated basis, our net revenue has grown by 9.8%, PBDIT by 8.3% and PBT by 5.8%.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex outlay for capacity expansion: INR601 crores
p. 8
“we are now expanding our capacity for automotive, powder coating and resin at Sayakha, Bawal and Hosur with a total capex outlay of INR601 crores with a total capacity addition of 66,000 KL per year and a resin capacity of close to 10,000 metric tons per year.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Dealer additions: 1,700 dealers (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our -- in the network expansion, we added 1,700 dealers in this quarter, and our distribution network continues to expand in low-presence towns.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Decorative value growth: high single digit (Q1 FY27)
p. 10
“Yes. So in decorative, it is high-single digit is our growth.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industrial price hike for the quarter: 4% to 5% (Q1 FY27)
p. 15
“4% to 5%. About 5%.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Normal annual capex — INR150 crores to INR200 crores
stated firmly by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 11
“So, on capex front, our normal capex is about INR150 crores to INR200 crores.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capacity capex deployment period — INR600 crores over 2-plus years · about 2 years
stated firmly by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 11
“And this capex outlay, INR600 crores will be over about 2 years, 2-plus years.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin for FY27 — 13% to 14% · FY27
stated conditionally by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 16
“With that, I'm very confident that this year also, our endeavour is to maintain 13% to 14%.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA margin medium term — higher end of 14% plus · next 2 to 3 years
stated as an aspiration by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 17
“And on the midterm, I think our endeavour is obviously go to higher end of 14% plus kind of a thing.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Deco price increase flow-through — additional 3-odd percent · Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 14
“Yes. So, I think in quarter 2, I believe deco, we should see additional 3-odd percent, which will flow through, which we did not last quarter.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Industrial price increase flow-through — 3% to 5% · Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 14
“And industrial, I guess, it will be another maybe 3% to 5% is what I can put.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ROCE on new capex — towards 18%
stated as an aspiration by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 16
“And with that, I think our ROCE will be slightly on the higher end towards 18% is what our expectation is.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Market position in non-auto industrial business — number one · next 2 years
stated as an aspiration by Pravin Chaudhari
p. 13
“So there, obviously, we would like to be number one as far as industrial, even non-auto business is concerned.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said decorative volume growth was lower than competition due to a deliberate focus on premium mix, and that competition intensity remains intact with no let-up.
Answered by Pravin Chaudhari
Asked by Abneesh Roy: Whether decorative volume growth is in line with the market leader and how competition intensity has evolved across segments.
p. 8
“About this decorative volume growth, it is not obviously lesser than what the competition has shown. But that is with the reason that we are clearly prioritizing our premium mix”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the endeavour is to maintain the stated margin.
Answered by Pravin Chaudhari
Asked by Avi Mehta: Whether the margin guidance for FY27 is retained.
p. 10
“As of now, I think -- yes, looks like. I think we have our endeavour is to really maintain that.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said inflation was challenging but the company expects to manage it through sourcing efficiency, value engineering and price increases, maintaining margins versus last year.
Answered by Pravin Chaudhari
Asked by Mihir Shah: How should investors think about margins in Q2 given high-cost inventory consumption.
p. 14
“I think net-net, I believe while it is challenging, but obviously, our endeavour and our internal alignment and initiatives are to maintain our margins compared to last year same quarter.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified that decorative value growth was high single digit while volume growth was low single digit due to premium mix strategy.
Answered by Pravin Chaudhari
Asked by Percy Panthaki: Whether decorative volume growth was low single digit versus the earlier stated value growth.
p. 15
“Our volume growth is obviously lower. It is a low single digit.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said current industrial capacity utilization is high and the new capex is needed to meet growing demand, expecting returns in line with current levels initially and improving later.
Answered by Pravin Chaudhari
Asked by Palak Shah: What ROE/ROCE expectations exist for the INR600 crore capex given current utilization levels.
p. 16
“No, you're right. That is how it is. And second thing is our start to end, I think in industrial is quite high.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical conflicts leading to supply chain disruptions and high commodity prices
p. 8
“geopolitical conflicts are leading to supply chain disruptions, one of the key risk and arising out of that, high commodity prices due to high crude oil mix, the crude oil prices and raw material availability uncertainty and import cost surge due to rupee depreciation.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consumer sentiment could be impacted by inflationary environment
p. 8
“consumer sentiment may get impacted due to the inflationary environment.”
Jason Gonsalves, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential escalation of geopolitical situation could disrupt margin management
p. 17
“If that kind of situation happens, then obviously, it's one-off and it's very difficult to control and maintain.”
Pravin Chaudhari, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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