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Valuation gap between Asian Paints and Berger Paints should narrow: Experts

Berger trading at more than 25% premium to Asian Paints

Paint sector, Asian Paint
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Shreepad S Aute
There is little doubt that the two decorative paint majors — Asian Paints and Berger Paints — have done well in recent times despite muted consumption sentiment. 

This trend is expected to continue for now. In the last six months, the two stocks have gained 19-60 per cent, against a 12 per cent rise in the Sensex. 

Analysts, however, say the gap in valuation is unsustainable and either Asian Paints will soon catch up, or Berger will witness a correction in share price.

Berger Paints, which used to trade at a near-15 per cent discount to Asian Paints in the past, is now