Muted near term outlook given raw material costs, lower demand
Further rise in raw material prices could impact near term margins
New formats of chicken, biryani and Chinese offer incremental opportunities
Muted dividend amid a mountain of cash did not go well with investors
Residential segment sales and outlook however remains robust
Sharp premium over larger peers and ability to maintain margins can cap gains
Street expects trend to continue with valuations supporting upmove
Well placed vis-a-vis competition given healthy balance sheet
The company seeks to double revenues by FY26
The company trailed peers on the revenue front in Q4
Margins and cash flows to remain at elevated levels on operating leverage, minimal capex
Further margin gains could be a key trigger for the stock
Revenue growth, higher share of specialty products to improve margins going ahead
Upsides from capex and investments across segments are at least three years away
The company's Q4 show, however, was better than market leader Asian Paints
Ongoing capacity additions, market share gains, and new launches are key triggers
Near term can see pressure on volumes due to demand, as well as supply concerns
Return to double-digit trajectory and expansion are positives from the medium term perspective
Revenues beat estimates, company chalks out a Rs 17K crore plan to aid growth
Margin expansion, debt reduction and higher premium segment sales may offer some support to the stock