ASIANPAINT

Book value per share: ₹202.25. Dividend yield: 1.0% Market Cap: ₹2,24,692 cr 52-week high/low: ₹3,103 / ₹2,124.75 Asian Paints is India’s largest decorative paints company, and has built a wide distribution network (70,000+ dealers, strong brand strength). The company shows strong return metrics: for example, ROCE and ROE are high (ROCE 25.7%, giving it a track record of profitable operations. Low debt: Debt-to-equity is modest, giving financial flexibility. Diversified business: While dominated by decorative paints, has presence in home improvement, coatings, etc. Market-cap leadership: Market cap in the ₹2.2-2.4 lakh cr range, meaning institutional interest, liquidity and prominence.