Asian Paints a long term investment idea and a portfolio stockAsian Paint company is well known as Paint company. Company became corporate force and India’s leading paint company. Company manufactures a wide rang of paints for decorative and industrial use and also offers wall coverings, water proofing, adhesives and other related services. Company also manufactures home improvement bath and kitchen products. CMP of the stock is 2882.10.
On the back of low crude prices, the stock seems to be poised for a rally. Negatives of the company are high valuation (P.E. = 74.3) and MFs are decreasing stake. Positives of the company are No debt, improving net profit and company trying to decrease it’s pledging. The company is a portfolio stock and a long term investment idea.
X/2 Entry in Asian paints can be taken after closing above 2885. Final entry in the stock can be taken after closing above 2975. The targets for the stock will be 3028 and 3152. Long term targets for the stock will be 3242 and 3300+. Stop Loss in the stock can be kept at a weekly closing below 2693.