Asian Paints Ltd Stock Price Today (NSE: ASIANPAINT)

Asian Paints Ltd

ASIANPAINTPaints
2600.7013.30 (0.51%)
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Asian Paints Ltd Share Price — Live NSE/BSE Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

Asian Paints Ltd share price today is 2600.70, down 0.51% on NSE/BSE as of 22 May 2026. Asian Paints Ltd (ASIANPAINT) is a Large-cap company in the Paints sector with a market capitalisation of 2.75L (Cr). The 52-week high for ASIANPAINT share price is 2985.70 and the 52-week low is 2115.00. At a P/E ratio of 68.47x, ASIANPAINT is currently trading above its industry average P/E of 40.32x. The company has a Return on Equity (ROE) of 20.59% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.

Asian Paints Ltd Share Price Chart — NSE/BSE Historical Performance

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High
2665.70
Low
2385.50
Volume
10.8L
Change
+3.33%

Asian Paints Ltd share price chart: 3.33% return over the past month. 52-week high ₹2985.70, 52-week low ₹2115.00.

Asian Paints Ltd — Last 10 Trading Days

DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
2629.002646.002595.102600.706.89L (Cr)
2580.102619.402556.002614.008.98L (Cr)
2622.202640.002592.802605.607.96L (Cr)
2620.002665.702610.002622.2010.41L (Cr)
2554.002642.402554.002617.6035.15L (Cr)
2546.202555.702500.002505.506.29L (Cr)
2578.902607.902555.002566.1012.71L (Cr)
2540.002607.402515.402599.9023.28L (Cr)
2534.602555.802511.302530.6010.54L (Cr)
2460.002529.002440.402519.0013.96L (Cr)

Asian Paints Ltd — Last 12 Months Price History

MonthOpenHighLowCloseChange
2460.002665.702415.002600.70+5.72%
2224.802582.002142.402444.50+9.88%
2300.002337.902115.002165.20-5.86%
2374.902525.002356.802376.20+0.05%
2775.902914.502400.502428.30-12.52%
2877.702985.702735.002769.50-3.76%
2496.202926.902479.702874.40+15.15%
2353.402550.802308.002510.80+6.69%
2518.002602.002329.202350.00-6.67%
2378.002595.002378.002518.60+5.91%
2380.502535.002320.002396.10+0.66%
2259.102369.902174.802341.10+3.63%

AI Research Briefing

Powered by Gemini · 2026-04-08

Overvalued consumption play vulnerable to margin compression and demand slowdown.

Research Confidence
6.0/10Moderate
COMPOUNDERPositive momentum in the last 1M (14.21%) and 3M (12.9%) [cite: brief].Expensive; P/E of 68.47x significantly higher than the industry P/E of 40.32x [cite: brief].

WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW (last 2-4 weeks)

Asian Paints announced a 6-8% price hike across its product portfolio, implemented in two phases starting April 2026, to offset rising raw material costs linked to crude oil. The first phase, effective April 10, 2026, covered emulsions, enamels, primers, distempers, and the Neo Bharat range, with a sharper hike for thinners. The second phase, from April 21, 2026, applied to the remaining products, including waterproofing solutions, tile adhesives, and wood finishes.

CORE STORY (THE REAL GAME)

Asian Paints is a play on the Indian consumption story, specifically housing and home improvement, but with a premium valuation attached. The market is betting on its ability to consistently pass on raw material cost increases and maintain high growth rates, justifying its premium valuation relative to peers.

Why Now
  • Price hikes to offset rising input costs
  • Solid volume growth in decorative paints
  • Merger to improve operational efficiency
Potential Catalysts
  • Stronger-than-expected festive season demand
  • Further easing of crude oil prices
  • Successful integration of merged entities
Key Risks
  • Expensive valuation at P/E 68.47x vs industry P/E of 40.32x
  • High promoter pledged shares at 9.09%
  • Vulnerability to crude oil price fluctuations
Institutional Activity

FII decreased holdings by 0.21%, while DII increased by 0.52% [cite: brief].

Macro Context

Crude oil price volatility poses a significant headwind.

Cash Flow Quality

Free cash flow generation is strong, with ₹12894.84 Cr over the last 5 years [cite: brief].

3–6 Month Outlook

Next 3-6 months depend on the company's ability to pass on rising input costs and sustain volume growth. Monitor crude oil prices and demand trends closely.

Primary Thesis Risk

Inability to pass on rising input costs will crush margins and trigger a de-rating.

For educational purposes only. Not investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

Returns & Performance

Excellent

Return on Equity (ROE)

20.59%

Profit generated per ₹1 of shareholder equity

Excellent

Return on Capital (ROCE)

25.72%

Returns generated on total capital deployed

Excellent

Oper. Profit Margin (5Y Avg)

19.08%

Average operating profit margin over 5 years

Dividend Yield

0.86%

Annual dividend as % of current share price

Asian Paints Ltd Valuation Check

Poor

Price to Earnings (P/E)

68.47x

Share price ÷ earnings per share. Lower = cheaper

Poor

Industry Avg P/E

40.32x

Average P/E of all peers in this sector

Market-cap Classification
Large-cap
Established & liquid; typically steadier returns.

Shareholding Pattern

Excellent

Promoter Holding

52.62%

% shares held by company founders/management

Good

FII Holding

11.64%

% shares held by foreign institutional investors

Excellent

DII Holding

21.50%

% held by domestic mutual funds, LIC, banks

Poor

Promoter Pledged %

9.09%

% of promoter shares pledged as collateral — lower is safer

Growth Engine

Excellent

Profit Growth (Quarterly YoY)

20.45%

Net profit growth vs same quarter last year

Poor

Revenue Growth (Quarterly YoY)

6.28%

Revenue growth vs same quarter last year

Average

Revenue Growth (5-Year CAGR)

10.90%

Compounded annual revenue growth over 5 years

Poor

EPS Growth (5-Year CAGR)

7.81%

Earnings per share growth over 5 years

Poor

Net Profit Growth (5-Year CAGR)

7.81%

Compounded annual net profit growth over 5 years

Balance Sheet Health

Excellent

Debt to Equity Ratio

0.18x

Total debt ÷ equity. Below 0.5 = financially healthy

Excellent

Interest Coverage Ratio

29.55x

EBIT ÷ interest expense. Above 2.5 = can pay interest comfortably

Free Cash Flow (5-Year Total)

12.89K (Cr)

Cash left after capex over 5 years. Positive = self-funded growth

Labels (e.g., "Excellent", "Good") are peer-based vs industry/sector averages — data-only, not advice

Asian Paints Ltd Fundamental Analysis & Valuation Benchmarking

Educational evaluation of ASIANPAINT across key market metrics for learning purposes.

Positive Indicators

9 factors identified

Strong Return on Equity (20.59%)

Observation: Efficient use of shareholders' capital generating superior returns.

Analysis: ROE >15% indicates strong profitability and effective management. This metric suggests the company can generate substantial returns on invested capital.

Excellent ROCE Performance (25.72%)

Observation: Superior returns on capital employed across business operations.

Analysis: ROCE >15% demonstrates efficient capital deployment and strong operational performance.

Strong Operating Margins (19.08%)

Observation: Healthy 5-year operating margins indicate pricing power and cost control.

Analysis: OPM >15% suggests operational efficiency and competitive advantages.

Robust Profit Growth (20.45%)

Observation: Strong year-over-year profit expansion demonstrates business momentum.

Analysis: Profit growth >20% indicates effective execution and market opportunity capture.

Conservative Debt Levels (D/E: 0.18)

Observation: Low leverage provides financial flexibility and reduced risk.

Analysis: Conservative debt structure offers resilience during economic downturns.

Strong Interest Coverage (29.55x)

Observation: Earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.

Analysis: Interest coverage >5x indicates low financial distress risk.

Strong Cash Generation (₹12894.84 Cr over 5Y)

Observation: Healthy free cash flow generation supports growth and returns.

Analysis: Strong FCF provides flexibility for dividends, debt reduction, and growth investments.

Balanced Promoter Holding (52.62%)

Observation: Optimal balance between promoter control and public float.

Analysis: Promoter holding in 50-75% range provides management alignment.

Strong Institutional Confidence (FII+DII: 33.14%)

Observation: Significant professional investor participation.

Analysis: High institutional holding often signals thorough due diligence.

Risk Factors

1 factors identified

Premium Valuation Risk (P/E: 68.47x)

Observation: High valuation multiples may limit upside potential.

Analysis: Elevated P/E ratios require strong growth execution to justify current valuations.

Asian Paints Ltd vs Paints Peers

Peer Comparison - Paints

Compare Asian Paints Ltd with 9 other companies in the same sector

10 companies
Company Info
Fundamental
Valuation
Profitability
Financial Health
Growth
Dividend
Company
Company name
Score
Bull Run comprehensive fundamental score based on 20+ metrics
Price
Current trading price of the stock
Market Cap
Total value of all shares in the market
P/E
Price per share divided by earnings per share
ROE
Net income divided by shareholder equity
ROCE
Earnings before interest and tax divided by capital employed
Debt/Eq
Total debt divided by total equity
Profit 5Y
Average annual profit growth over 5 years
Sales 5Y
Average annual sales growth over 5 years
Dividend
Annual dividend per share divided by price per share
52/100
2601
₹275155.28
68.5
Average
20.59%
Excellent
25.72%
Excellent
0.2
Excellent
7.81%
Good
10.90%
Good
0.86%
49.2/100
508
₹64692.18
58.5
Average
20.26%
Excellent
24.90%
Excellent
0.1
Excellent
12.58%
Good
12.64%
Good
0.68%
42.9/100
216
₹18789.43
28.9
Average
10.41%
Average
13.03%
Average
0.0
Excellent
3.97%
Average
8.18%
Good
1.08%
48.6/100
2929
₹15001.79
38.4
Average
32.23%
Excellent
41.66%
Excellent
0.0
Excellent
12.53%
Good
8.98%
Good
3.03%
58.9/100
956
₹6131.57
42.2
Average
14.65%
Average
19.51%
Good
0.0
Excellent
24.67%
Excellent
15.37%
Excellent
0.27%
65.5/100
421
₹2859.53
49.4
Average
14.94%
Average
19.98%
Good
0.1
Excellent
14.79%
Good
22.64%
Excellent
0.30%
0/100
49
₹553.99
-22.64%
Poor
-12.80%
Poor
0.7
Good
-26.73%
Poor
11.74%
Good
0.00%
18.1/100
5
₹221.36
38.4
Average
4.10%
Poor
6.57%
Poor
0.2
Excellent
0.00%
62.5/100
242
₹136.53
16.0
Average
23.51%
Excellent
31.10%
Excellent
0.0
Excellent
22.83%
Excellent
10.35%
Good
1.49%
44.7/100
54
₹98.53
85.7
Average
4.62%
Poor
8.06%
Poor
0.3
Excellent
79.38%
Excellent
27.84%
Excellent
0.00%

Asian Paints Ltd PE Ratio History

Historical price-to-earnings ratio for ASIANPAINT — last 5 years

YearEPS (₹)Price (₹)P/E Ratio
FY 202538.25₹2769.5072.4x
FY 202456.94₹2281.3540.1x
FY 202342.82₹3402.4079.5x
FY 202231.59₹3087.9097.7x

P/E = year-end price ÷ diluted EPS from annual filings. Source: NSE/BSE via Bull Run.

Asian Paints Ltd Dividend History

Annual cash dividends paid by ASIANPAINT — dividend yield 0.86%

Financial YearDividends Paid (₹ Cr)
FY 20253140.21 Cr
FY 20242550.88 Cr
FY 20231936.05 Cr
FY 20221762.80 Cr

Cash dividends from annual cash flow statements. Past dividends do not guarantee future payments. Not investment advice.

Asian Paints Ltd Quarterly Performance

Latest quarterly metrics for ASIANPAINT — revenue growth and profit growth vs same quarter last year

Revenue Growth (YoY)

6.28%

Latest quarter vs same quarter previous year

Net Profit Growth (YoY)

20.45%

Latest quarter net profit vs same quarter previous year

5-Year Revenue CAGR

10.90%

Compounded annual revenue growth over 5 years

5-Year Profit CAGR

7.81%

Compounded annual net profit growth over 5 years

Asian Paints Ltd Technical Indicators

SMA 50, SMA 200, RSI and volume signals for ASIANPAINT — calculated from daily price history

65RSI 14
Neutral — RSI 65

Momentum is balanced — neither overbought nor oversold.

SMA 50
2372
▲ Price above SMA 50 — Short-term bullish
SMA 200
2532
▲ Price above SMA 200 — Long-term uptrend
30-Day Avg Volume
1337K shares/day
Average daily traded volume over last 30 trading sessions

Technical indicators are for educational purposes only. Not investment advice.

Asian Paints Ltd Financial Statements

Annual income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for Asian Paints Ltd (ASIANPAINT) — sourced from NSE/BSE filings.

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About ASIANPAINT (Asian Paints Ltd)

Asian Paints Ltd is a titan in the vibrant world of decorative and industrial coatings, a company whose brushstrokes have colored the landscapes of homes and industries across Asia... and beyond. From humble beginnings in India, the company has ascended to become a multinational powerhouse, driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation and a deep understanding of the diverse needs and tastes of its consumers. Asian Paints crafts a vast spectrum of pigments, textures, and protective finishes, transforming surfaces into canvases of self-expression and functionality. They blend cutting-edge technology with time-honored craftsmanship, ensuring that their products not only beautify but also endure, safeguarding structures against the elements and the wear and tear of daily life. Beyond the familiar sight of paint cans, Asian Paints has steadily expanded its portfolio to encompass a holistic vision of home enhancement. They offer an array of related products designed to curate living spaces that are both aesthetically pleasing and seamlessly functional. This includes durable waterproofing solutions to shield homes from the ravages of moisture, robust adhesives to bind materials with unwavering strength, and an assortment of other building and home improvement essentials. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has established them as a trusted partner for builders, contractors, and homeowners alike, earning them a reputation for reliability and a legacy of enduring value. The company's sprawling distribution network spans continents, bringing its products to both bustling urban centers and remote rural communities. Asian Paints has cultivated a robust supply chain and a keen understanding of local markets, ensuring that its offerings are readily accessible to a diverse customer base. From the sun-drenched shores of the South Pacific to the bustling metropolises of the Middle East, their presence is felt, transforming environments and enriching lives with color and innovation. Driven by a commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing practices, Asian Paints strives to minimize its environmental footprint while continuing to paint a brighter future for generations to come.

Company Details

Symbol:ASIANPAINT
Industry:Paints
Sector:Paints

Key Leadership

Mr. Amit Syngle
MD, CEO & Director
Mr. Ramalingam Jeyapandiyan Jeyamurugan
CFO, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Ms. Savitha Shivsankar
Chief Human Resources Officer

ASIANPAINT Share Price: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current share price of Asian Paints Ltd?

Asian Paints Ltd (ASIANPAINT) trades at ₹2600.70 on NSE and BSE. Market cap ₹2.75L (Cr). Educational data only.

What is the P/E ratio of Asian Paints Ltd?

Asian Paints Ltd has a P/E of 68.47x vs industry average 40.32x.

What is the Bull Run score for Asian Paints Ltd?

Asian Paints Ltd has a Bull Run score of 52/100 based on 25+ financial parameters.

Does Asian Paints Ltd pay dividends?

Asian Paints Ltd has a dividend yield of 0.86%. Past dividends don't guarantee future payments.

What is the ROE of Asian Paints Ltd?

Asian Paints Ltd has ROE of 20.59%. Higher ROE indicates better use of shareholder equity.

What is the debt-to-equity ratio of Asian Paints Ltd?

Asian Paints Ltd has debt-to-equity of 0.18.

Is Asian Paints Ltd a good investment?

Bull Run gives Asian Paints Ltd a score of 52/100. This is not investment advice — consult a SEBI-registered advisor.