Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (IN:BPCL)
:BPCL
BPCL Stock Chart & Stats
₹298.05
-₹5.90(-2.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
₹298.05
-₹5.90(-2.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range₹266.55 - ₹391.85
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.13M
Average Volume (3M)327.79K
Market Cap
₹1.29T
Enterprise Value₹1.69T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₹174.30B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₹529.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta1.20
Next Earnings
May 27, 2026EPS Estimate
8.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.73%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)17.66
Shares Outstanding4,338,469,000
10 Day Avg. Volume205,514
30 Day Avg. Volume327,792
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.18
Price to Book (P/B)1.49
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
P/FCF Ratio14.25
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
₹401.00Price Target Upside34.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)39.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)₹4.60T
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Refining & Retail NetworkBPCL's vertically integrated model—owning refineries plus a nationwide retail distribution network—creates durable cash flow diversification across refining margins and marketing spreads. Scale and route-to-market advantages support stable volumes and resilience to localized demand swings over months.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow and free cash flow provide lasting financial flexibility to fund maintenance capex, pay dividends, and service debt. Reliable cash generation improves ability to withstand commodity cycles and supports strategic investments over the next several months.
Healthy Equity Base & Manageable LeverageA strong equity ratio and moderate debt-to-equity offer structural financial stability, enabling BPCL to absorb cyclical shocks and maintain supplier and lender confidence. This supports sustained operations and capital allocation flexibility in a volatile commodity environment.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline 2023-2025A multi-year drop in total revenue signals potential structural headwinds—weaker domestic volumes, competitive pressure, or refining throughput challenges. Persistent revenue contraction can erode economies of scale and reduce long-term earnings power if not reversed within months.
Margin Volatility And Recent DeclineFluctuating gross and net margins, with a recent decline, reflect exposure to volatile crude/product spreads and pass-through limits. Margin unpredictability undermines earnings and free cash flow visibility, complicating capital planning and weakening structural profitability over the medium term.
Significant Absolute Debt LevelsWhile leverage metrics appear moderate, high absolute debt creates vulnerability to higher interest costs and reduced strategic flexibility. In a rising rate or earnings-compression scenario, servicing sizable debt can constrain capex and dividends and increase refinancing risk over months.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited News
BPCL FAQ
What was Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited lowest stock price was ₹266.55 and its highest was ₹391.85 in the past 12 months.
What is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s market cap is ₹1.29T.
When is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is May 27, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited released its earnings results on Jan 23, 2026. The company reported ₹17.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹16.098 by ₹1.562.
Is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited pay dividends?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited pays a Quarterly dividend of ₹7.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.73%. See more information on Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited dividends here
What is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s EPS estimate is 8.67.
How many shares outstanding does Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited have?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has 4,338,469,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited reported an EPS of ₹17.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹16.098. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.37%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:BPCL
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Company Description
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited refines crude oil and markets petroleum products in India. The company operates through two segments, Downstream Petroleum; and Exploration and Production of Hydrocarbons. It operates fuel stations that sell petrol, diesel, automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and compressed natural gas. The company operates a network of 18,622 fuel stations. It also provides Bharatgas fuels to approximately 8 crore households; MAK lubricants, such as automotive engine oils, gear oils, greases, and specialties, as well as industrial lubricants; and jet fuel and services to airlines, as well as operates oil refineries in Mumbai, Bina, and Kochi. In addition, the company offers industrial fuels products, such as white oil, black oil, bitumen, sulphur, petcoke, propylene, petchem, and solvents products; and bunkering facilities. Further, it has participating interests in eighteen blocks, including nine blocks in India and nine blocks in other countries; imports and exports petroleum products; and owns a network of 2,596 km of multi-product pipelines, as well as engages in the natural gas business. The company was formerly known as Bharat Refineries Limited and changed its name to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in August 1977. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited was incorporated in 1952 and is based in Mumbai, India.
BPCL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
₹401.00
▲(34.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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