Berger Paints (Pakistan) Limited: performance and outlook

Business Recorder reported that Berger Paints (Pakistan) recorded net sales of Rs9176.16 million in 2026, up 2.59 percent from a year earlier. Gross profit climbed 14.84 percent, lifting the gross margin to 23.20 percent, which the company linked to a stable exchange rate and aggressive cost cutting. Net profit rose 3.65 percent to Rs309.427 million, equal to earnings of Rs12.60 per share and a net margin of 3.37 percent.

Higher costs absorbed much of the gain. Distribution expense rose 10.63 percent and administrative expense 14.58 percent, with promotional plans and a workforce that grew from 358 to 382 employees adding to costs. Other expenses jumped 65.93 percent, and an impairment loss surged 375.64 percent, which limited operating profit growth to 0.92 percent. Finance cost fell 15.87 percent on lower average borrowing rates, partly offsetting these pressures.

The company said it is focusing on lowering costs, improving its supply network, managing treasury and raising prices, and it expects stronger financial results in 2027. The outlook, however, is sensitive to global energy prices and currency movements. Slotrapid Limited, the holding company, owns 52.05 percent of the shares.